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does anybody know of a thread on here that could help when putting the timing components together? i really don't want to pull my engine back out after it gets in and the haynes manual is throwing me off. any help would be appreciated.

also, should the timing chain guides be really difficult to get onto the pins? if so how would you suggest getting them on?
 
On the pins, take and put the guide in a vise.

What all do you need on putting the timing back together? Like how to time it or what?
 
99RedCSVT said:
On the pins, take and put the guide in a vise.
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WTF are you talking about! No, the guides go on very easily. The chain tensioners need to be retracted and then the chains installed. Put a small allen wrech in the tensioners to hold them. When the engine is timed then pull the allen to tighten the chain. Still will be a little slack until the car is started and the tensioners primed with oil pressure. I would highly recommend a Ford CD manual that I sell. ;) Tells you all.
 
how much is your cd? and does it go through a step by step process? is it only audio, or is there video on it also?

and what do you mean by put it in a vise? as in squeeze the hole the pin goes into till it's in a better circular shape? but yeah, i don't have a vise, or know of anybody who does.
 
Step by step. It's the Ford paper manual scanned to CDROM. Tells you anything about the car. $8 shipped. Same price as always and hasn't gone up with th cost to ship I might add. Ask anyone who has one how valuable it is.
 
todras said:
Put a small allen wrech in the tensioners to hold them. When the engine is timed then pull the allen to tighten the chain. Still will be a little slack until the car is started and the tensioners primed with oil pressure.
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I've used drill bits or paper clips before also, nothing special about an allen wrench other than it's small.

For the slack in the tensioner, I like to get it all timed and turn it over a few times by hand. That helps to prevent any clattering on the first startup.
 
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