ruffrider4403

replacing the block on my 96 mustang gt. anyone found a good way to hold the cams from turning? i'd rather not pay for the holding tools so i'd thought i'd check if anyone had any ideas. thanks.

Nitti00GT

If you are taking the motor out to replace the block why does it matter anyway? Just retime the car. It's simple actually. If I can do it anyone can lol.

Here is a link that might help
http://www.modulardepot.com/?show=ar...det&aid=39

ruffrider4403

i believe there is an error in this write-up. it says:
[ol][*]Now turn the passenger side cam until the alignment mark is perpindicular to the head surface (the alignment mark is a circular dimple along the outer ridge) (fig 13). Put the chain on the rear crank gear, aligning the mark on one end of the chain to the rear crank gear alignment mark and the mark on the other end of the chain to the cam alignment mark. The right side of the chain should be tight when placing the chain. You will need to use a wrench to rotate the cam slightly when aligning the marks. When you are done, you should have both of the alignment marks matched up to the marks you made with the grease pen. **Also refer to Keith Mruk’s cam timing article for more detailed information. [/ol]
it says put the passenger side chain on the rear crank gear. it goes on the front.

Nitti00GT

Really? I followed that and what someone on here gave me. Just put the chains back as you see them stock. Everything else you can follow. Maybe Oxfordgt can help out.

Nitti00GT

Now that I think about it, I put the driver's side on the rear gear and the passanger side on the front gear so yeah it is off then.

oxfordgt

Yes driverside chain goes on the rear.