likenew94stang

ok guys, I think Im gonna buy a small project car.

The car needs a new timing chain. I've never had to do this before, so how hard is it and how much time should I allow for the project? I'm decently mechanically inclined.

Let me know fellas.

mattdel

scale of 1-10, timing chains on this motor are about a 6. should take about 1 1/2 hours with hand tools.

likenew94stang

Does anyone know a link for a "how to" article?

likenew94stang

I found a good write up...however...

what all do I need to order from Summit? Obviously a timing chain/gear kit, gaskets, and bolts but is there anything else that I have to buy???

Let me know ASAP so I can get this stuff ordered!!!

PRO50SC

Matt, I'd like to see that one.



Get some RTV ultra black silicone sealer.

hellas85stang

yeah all ya need to do is take off belts pulleys,and timing chain housing make sure ya cam sproket,and crank are lined up right...theres a dot on each one.... #1 piston is up,and the dots line up...cam sprocket dot at 6 o clock,and crank at 12 high noon...

94ford5liter

I would have to agree with pro50sc. I took mine apart when I put my cam in, and just taking the timing chain cover off took hell of a lot longer than 1.5 hours.

likenew94stang

yeah Im planning on dedicating an entire day to the project just to play it safe.

Can I just make sure that the timing chain goes back on the EXACT way it comes off? Will there be anything wrong with using this method?

thanks for everything fellas

burntpiston2007

doing the work yourself sucks.
$60-$70 for labor.
ill spend it at strip joint

Mustangkiler

You could try that, but its real easy to be a tooth off which will throw things out of whack. Better to just crank the engine to line up the dots.