Timing chain cover alignment tool????
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Melting Slicks
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Timing chain cover alignment tool????
Does anyone have the part number for the GM timing chain cover alignment tool????
This is used to make sure the front engine seal is postioned correctly around the of the crank. I know many members will say just "eyeball it" and it will be ok, but I would like to be sure and only do the job once...
:cheers:
This is used to make sure the front engine seal is postioned correctly around the of the crank. I know many members will say just "eyeball it" and it will be ok, but I would like to be sure and only do the job once...
:cheers:
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Re: Timing chain cover alignment tool???? (SideStep)
Loosely install all of your cover bolts including the 2 on the bottom and then see how much movement you have side to side on that cover, if yours is like mine then you'll see that it doesn't move.
I've pulled my front cover a couple of times, reinstalled it and still haven't had any leaks at the front seal. :cheers:
I've pulled my front cover a couple of times, reinstalled it and still haven't had any leaks at the front seal. :cheers:
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Re: Timing chain cover alignment tool???? (runamuk)
Loosely install all of your cover bolts including the 2 on the bottom and then see how much movement you have side to side on that cover, if yours is like mine then you'll see that it doesn't move.
I've pulled my front cover a couple of times, reinstalled it and still haven't had any leaks at the front seal. :cheers:
I've pulled my front cover a couple of times, reinstalled it and still haven't had any leaks at the front seal. :cheers:
:cheers:
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Re: Timing chain cover alignment tool???? (SideStep)
I also found this info on ls1tech.com
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Also, do NOT put oil on the crank pulley snout. It has to go in dry! The heat from the dry seal "melts" a PTFE layer on both surfaces and makes the seal. Same for the rear seal.
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Also, do NOT put oil on the crank pulley snout. It has to go in dry! The heat from the dry seal "melts" a PTFE layer on both surfaces and makes the seal. Same for the rear seal.
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Re: Timing chain cover alignment tool???? (SideStep)
If you are not pulling the engine out during the cam swap, I do not think you can fully utilize this tool.
I eye - balled it and no problems (that I am aware of)
Are you replacing the heads?
I eye - balled it and no problems (that I am aware of)
Are you replacing the heads?
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Re: Timing chain cover alignment tool???? (Mehfoud)
If you are not pulling the engine out during the cam swap, I do not think you can fully utilize this tool.
I eye - balled it and no problems (that I am aware of)
Are you replacing the heads?
I eye - balled it and no problems (that I am aware of)
Are you replacing the heads?
Thanks,
:cheers:
Melting Slicks
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Re: Timing chain cover alignment tool???? (Mehfoud)
I am in the midst of this same thing and I am just going to use the pen magnets on my lifters - I'm not spinning the wheel on the roulet method cause with my luck I will have one fall!!
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Re: Timing chain cover alignment tool???? (Ruby6spd)
I am in the midst of this same thing and I am just going to use the pen magnets on my lifters - I'm not spinning the wheel on the roulet method cause with my luck I will have one fall!!
Good Luck,
:cheers:
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Re: Timing chain cover alignment tool???? (SideStep)
Magnets are what I plan on using. Forum member Patches gave me the idea... I have read the same from jmX's website.. http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=23
Good Luck,
:cheers:
Good Luck,
:cheers:
Thats the best way, just make sure you put the magnets in place and then spin the cam a couple of times before you pull it this will put all of the lifters fully in their retainers.
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Re: Timing chain cover alignment tool???? (runamuk)
Magnets are what I plan on using. Forum member Patches gave me the idea... I have read the same from jmX's website.. http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=23
Good Luck,
:cheers:
:iagree:
Thats the best way, just make sure you put the magnets in place and then spin the cam a couple of times before you pull it this will put all of the lifters fully in their retainers.
Good Luck,
:cheers:
:iagree:
Thats the best way, just make sure you put the magnets in place and then spin the cam a couple of times before you pull it this will put all of the lifters fully in their retainers.
Le Mans Master
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Re: Timing chain cover alignment tool???? (Patches)
The best tool to use for a cam only swap is the JPR cam tool. I had the pen magnets all purchased and when it was time to support the lifters and pull the old cam out , I was getting cold feet (magnets did not just do it for me). So I purchased the tool and was very happy I did. Now i have 16 magnet pens laying around.
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Re: Timing chain cover alignment tool???? (SideStep)
The best alignment tool there is happens to be your crankshaft pulley. Set the timing cover in place and hand thread all the cover bolts about a half dozen turns so the the cover stays real loose. Then install your crankshafrt pulley. When that is done your timing cover will be nicely centered and youcan tighten that up :cheers:
Does anyone have the part number for the GM timing chain cover alignment tool????
This is used to make sure the front engine seal is postioned correctly around the of the crank. I know many members will say just "eyeball it" and it will be ok, but I would like to be sure and only do the job once...
:cheers:
This is used to make sure the front engine seal is postioned correctly around the of the crank. I know many members will say just "eyeball it" and it will be ok, but I would like to be sure and only do the job once...
:cheers:
