Cam drive / timing kit

[Deca]

Hello- does anyone have the part# of latest timing kit or parts for 2017 GT350?

thanks, much appreciated

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[honeybadger]

It's cheapest to buy the parts separately. I just bought this from White Bear Lake Autonation

Here's my recent parts list

Part Number​	Part Name​	Price​	Quantity​	Total​
GR3Z-6268-A​	Timing Chain​	$42.00​	2​	$84.00​
BR3Z-6268-A​	Secondary Chain​	$16.32​	2​	$32.64​
BR3Z-6B274-A​	Chain Guide​	$19.68​	1​	$19.68​
BR3Z-6M256-A​	Guide​	$19.08​	1​	$19.08​
GR3Z-6701-A​	Rear Main Seal​	$45.24​	1​	$45.24​
BR3Z-6020-C​	Timing Cover Gasket​	$11.34​	2​	$22.68​
BR3Z-6020-B​	Front Cover Gasket​	$8.89​	1​	$8.89​
CR3Z-6K255-A​	Engine Timing Chain Tensioner​	$15.84​	2​	$31.68​
XW4Z-6700-B​	Front Crank Seal​	$13.80​	1​	$13.80​
CR3Z-6L266-A​	Engine Timing Chain Tensioner​	$51.48​	2​	$102.96​
BR3Z-6020-D​	Front Cover Gasket​	$8.27​	1​	$8.27​

 

[Deca]

Awesome, thanks. I understand Ford Performance came with improved parts? I believe adjusters?

 

[honeybadger]

you're probably looking for Ford Performance M-6500-M50R

They're the GT350R lash adjusters and became standard in all GT350s in 2019 (IIRC)

 

[Deca]

Thanks again @honeybadger - shouldnt the parts be Ford Performance btw? I believe they’re ‘stronger’ than general Ford as per your list?

 

[honeybadger]

Thanks again @honeybadger - shouldnt the parts be Ford Performance btw? I believe they’re ‘stronger’ than general Ford as per your list?

Lots of Ford Performance parts are just parts developed for special edition models that are released to the public...in this case, the GT350R

 

[Deca]

I’m putting in all new timing stuff and vct phasers, opg- should the parts be lubed/oiled before installation? See different opinions on soaking the chains a night etc. Thanks

 

[honeybadger]

I’m putting in all new timing stuff and vct phasers, opg- should the parts be lubed/oiled before installation? See different opinions on soaking the chains a night etc. Thanks

Things like chains, tensioners, phasers, etc. don't need to be pre-lubed before install, but you should absolutely prime the engine with oil before you start it the first time. Basically you need to connect a pressure cannister up to the inlet port on the oil adapter and inject pressurized oil into the system.

 

[Deca]

Things like chains, tensioners, phasers, etc. don't need to be pre-lubed before install, but you should absolutely prime the engine with oil before you start it the first time. Basically you need to connect a pressure cannister up to the inlet port on the oil adapter and inject pressurized oil into the system.

thanks- I thought to use the oil priming procedure of the vehicle itself, or that won't suffice? here's a video GT350 oil prime

 

[honeybadger]

thanks- I thought to use the oil priming procedure of the vehicle itself, or that won't suffice? here's a video GT350 oil prime

that'll make sure there's oil in the lines and such, but it'll still turn the engine over without tension and lubrication on the timing components, which isn't ideal. It's better than nothing - but priming externally per the service manual is best.

 

[K4fxd]

Always soak chains before using them. It costs basically nothing and reduces initial start up wear.

Call it cheap insurance.

 

[Deca]

that'll make sure there's oil in the lines and such, but it'll still turn the engine over without tension and lubrication on the timing components, which isn't ideal. It's better than nothing - but priming externally per the service manual is best.

thanks - what tool do you use to inject pressurized oil? and do I take out the oil pressure sensor and use as specific adapter for there or is there a specific port?

 

[honeybadger]

thanks - what tool do you use to inject pressurized oil? and do I take out the oil pressure sensor and use as specific adapter for there or is there a specific port?

I used an accusump that I had plumbed into the system. But I've seen others rig up a garden weed sprayer to the oil pressure port

 

[Timbuck]

Or this is a simple alternative. Check out his TT mustang on other video’s. He is on here too.

 

[Deca]

Or this is a simple alternative. Check out his TT mustang on other video’s. He is on here too.

thanks everybody - looks easy enough...I just cannot find where to connect the sprayer, is it the oil pressure sensor? ie take that out and find somekind of fitting that screws in and a nipple for the hose of the sprayer?

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