MY ROD GOT OUT Member 434 Member For: 14y 7m 15d Posted 25/08/13 11:44 AM Share Posted 25/08/13 11:44 AM hey peoples, just a quick one, trying to work out and issue with idling and excess fuel use. want to check timing to make sure it hasnt skipped a tooth etc. I have rotated engine a couple oftimes but am not sure what marks line up with the yellow links on chain? see pic below so far..also how can you tell between standard valve springs and after markets ones.. ie marking etc.thanks Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/86079-timing-and-valve-spring-question/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,331 Member For: 19y 6m 27d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 25/08/13 11:53 AM Share Posted 25/08/13 11:53 AM Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/86079-timing-and-valve-spring-question/#findComment-1418766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY ROD GOT OUT Member 434 Member For: 14y 7m 15d Posted 25/08/13 11:59 AM Author Share Posted 25/08/13 11:59 AM Cool so there is a mark on the actual sprocket by the looks of that... Ill continue to turn and hope they line up eventually..What about the valve springs?? Any markings for stock etc ? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/86079-timing-and-valve-spring-question/#findComment-1418768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratter Member 6,793 Member For: 18y 10m 23d Gender: Male Location: @ my laptop Posted 25/08/13 10:35 PM Share Posted 25/08/13 10:35 PM unless you take the timing case off, you are not going to be able to set it up by the marks, put the motor on top dead on No1 and see where the cams sit Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/86079-timing-and-valve-spring-question/#findComment-1418819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY ROD GOT OUT Member 434 Member For: 14y 7m 15d Posted 26/08/13 01:34 AM Author Share Posted 26/08/13 01:34 AM Yep cool, how do u guys usually work out a tooth has skipped?? Just by cam position? Or remove timing cover.Also valve springs...... Do they have markings? Haha someone will eventually answer Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/86079-timing-and-valve-spring-question/#findComment-1418858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratter Member 6,793 Member For: 18y 10m 23d Gender: Male Location: @ my laptop Posted 26/08/13 03:38 AM Share Posted 26/08/13 03:38 AM just by camshaft positioning, no positive way to easily tell what springs are in there Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/86079-timing-and-valve-spring-question/#findComment-1418873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETURBO ...JD TUNING ADELAIDE... Gold Donating Members 23,708 Member For: 16y 10m 19d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 26/08/13 07:04 AM Share Posted 26/08/13 07:04 AM Hey mick what part number and or item do I need to order to compress the cylinder to do valve springs , so the threaded fitting, hose then quick release air fitting ?Any help would be sweet Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/86079-timing-and-valve-spring-question/#findComment-1418921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY ROD GOT OUT Member 434 Member For: 14y 7m 15d Posted 26/08/13 08:32 AM Author Share Posted 26/08/13 08:32 AM Thanks ratter, with the valve springs I was hoping there were some form of marking from factory but all good. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/86079-timing-and-valve-spring-question/#findComment-1418977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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