SERVICE MANUALCYLINDER HEAD & VALVESSection 3CHECKING ENGINE GEAR TRAIN TIMINGMETHOD TWO USING A DIAL INDICATOR1.Adjust the No. 1 intake valve with the No. 1piston set at TDC (Top Dead Center)compression stroke as specified in Engine GearTrain Timing Specification Chart located underMethod One.2.Position the dial indicator fixture magnetic baseon the valve cover fence rail with the indicatorshaft on the No. 1 intake valve rotator.3.Set dial indicator at zero.4.Rotate the engine approximately one fullrevolution either direction to a position of 360’from starting point.5.Read the dial indicator. The following readingsindicate proper gear train timing:300 Series Engines 4.5 mm to 6.0 mm(.180 in. to .240 in.)400 Series Engines 3.9 to 5.5 mm(.155 to .220 in.)6.If dial indicator readings are outside the specifiedrange, the engine’s front cover must be removedand punch mark and gear tooth position adjustedas specified in Figure 39.IMPORTANT: Engine Gear Train Timing and ValveLash Adjustment Procedure must be performed asdescribed in this section. Following theseprocedures will assure proper valve and pistonrelationship and prevent pistons from strikingvalves.CGES-185-3PRINTED IN UNITED STATES OF AMERICAPage 33
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