Timing setting

Hello,

We do not have this vehicle in either of our reference guides, but to set the timing correctly, as general rule, you have a timing mark on your crankshaft sprocket and a timing mark on your camshaft(s) sprockets that have to line up for the timing to be correct. Since I do not have access to your vehicle, I can explain how I do my vehicle, and maybe that will help. I have a 1997 Ford Mustang GT with a Single Overhead Camshaft (SOHC) 4.6L V8 in it. So I have one crankshaft sprocket and two camshaft sprockets that must be lined up for the proper timing. I have two timing chains that I take and lay out flat on the floor so that the links from the bottom have the top links stacked directly on top of them. At each end there is one link facing up and down instead of going from side to side. I take red finger nail polish from my girlfriend and paint those links. I do this on both chains. I then move my crankshaft sprocket so that is in the 6 o'clock position. Then I put both camshaft sprockets in the 12 o'clock, or high noon, position. I put on my timing chain with a red link on the crankshaft sprocket timing mark, and if I have the camshaft sprocket in the right position, the other red link should line up perfectly on the camshaft sprocket. I install the chain tensioner, do the other side and my engine should now be in time. I use a 1/2" ratchet to manually turn the engine over and ensure that there is absolutely no resistance felt, and if there is then the timing chains are off and must be reinstalled, checking the timing marks. I hope that this guide helps out, and please get back to us with what you find out.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros