Td5 Timing

[jasonharrison]

I've got both the crank and camshaft pinned using the timing tools, as well as the mark on the sprocket aligned with the notch in the camshaft. However I do not have the dark links positioned correctly with the notch in the camshaft.

Do I have the engine timed or is it possible to line everything else up except for the dark links?

[discorevy]

don't worry about the dark links, but with the pins in , loosen the 3 cam sprocket bolts and turn (by hand) the sprocket counter clockwise so there is no slack in the chain then tighten the bolts...this ensures the cam timing is bang on as they don't like much advance /retard

[justinc]

The dark links only there for initial quick assembly. First engine revolution they will all be out. As mentioned,if pins are in it'll be good.

Jc

[jasonharrison]

@discorevy that's clockwise when standing at the front and facing the engine correct?

@justinc cheers! I was stressing that the links weren't lining up correctly.

[discorevy]

Counter clockwise when your looking at it from the front , you want the tensioner to take up the slack.

[rangieman]

Counter clockwise when your looking at it from the front , you want the tensioner to take up the slack.

Off subject but i been wondering for ages how people that have only ever had a digital watch or clock`s would fair

[discorevy]

Off subject but i been wondering for ages how people that have only ever had a digital watch or clock`s would fair

you'd need to be clock....wise, or they could just google it

[rangieman]

you'd need to be clock....wise, or they could just google it

Silly me get with the times , Good Ol Google

[Blknight.aus]

if you havent dismantled the front end of the engine its an utter pain to try and get the links to line up. I learnt that the hard way on the first td5 I did the head on.

Put the chain on any way it wants to sit get everything in place and setup pull the pins and roll the engine over 2 full turns by hand and the give it a spin on the starter if it doesnt foul or cause problems.

reposition to drop the timing pins in and if they go in youve got it nailed.

[discorevy]

Not sure why you'd want to give it a spin on the starter , but if you do make sure you pull the fuel pump relay.Otherwise you'll have an oily mess to clean up . Two turns clockwise (looking from the front) then rechecking will be fine. Are you replacing the head Jason?.