Timing marks not lining up - OPG install

[pro 5.0]

It has no bearing where the dark links are when taking the chains off as long as each side is taken off in the correct timing sequence (position of key way on crank and timing mark on cam phaser per ford service manual). When putting the chains back on, the dark links can be put in position with the crank gear mark and cam phaser mark to let you know that everything is lined up correctly. The service manual doesn't even specify black chain link location during disassembly......only when installing.

I lined up the links before removal just to have a piece of mind it doesn't hurt to do it just takes a little longer to rotate the crank.

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[VAGunny]

Got it figured out and timed. Everything is back together and ready for the Whipple to go on tomorrow!
Thank you all for the quick and informative responses. Happy New Year!

 

[dsp4848]

It may seem that way BUT if you rotate the motor enough times the marks WILL line back up on the passenger side and then if you continue to rotate the crank keyway from the 12 o clock position to the 5 o clock positon the marks WILL line up on the drivers side. I don't know why you guys are saying the marks don't line up again that's physically impossible you just have to rotate the crank like 60 or 70 times to see it happen. OP I'm sure your head is spinning by now just follow the PDF instructions and you will be fine good luck.

That's true, they will eventually line up after cranking enough times. Just didn't think anyone would turn the engine that many times to try and find out

 

[pro 5.0]

It makes for a good workout lol

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