Re: Dummy Timing Chain Install Question

Posted by Mike On 2010/11/8 19:12:12

Checked the OEM gear and the mark is on the side of the teeth, but it's in the same place in relation to the keyway. Looking at it in person, there's no mistaking that those are the timing marks.

I guess to sum it up the marks should be pointing at each other with distributor to number 8 if you have hydraulic lifters and the marks should be pointing at each other with distributor pointing at one if you have mechanical tappet. That's if you want to do it how Packard did, you can do it either way with any timing set with either type motor as long as the distributor is in time with the cam, and you have a 50/50 chance even if you're just guessing.

Thank you for stopping in Fred! Should be back on the road soon!