There is a Laser timing tool for the Zetec. It has 2 parts 1 slots into the rear of the camshafts to get them lined up, 2 screws into the block to
place the crank.
Thanks, yes the video is good.
It’s shows the procedure but I need the procedure of how to return to timing if the engine is off timing.
At the moment if I turn the engine I believe pistons and valves collide
The strip of steel that slots into the back of the cams only fits in one way so if you turn them back they should line up and you can fit the bar back
in at the correct point.
There should be a flat on each camshaft near the front of the engine that allows you to put a spanner on and turn the shaft in order to line them
up.
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posted on 14/9/24 at 05:29 PM
Ideally if they're not far out so turning to 90 degrees BTC before unlocking cams is ok. Otherwise proceed with caution on the below. If you feel
any resistance to turning the crank STOP (removing the spark plugs will make it easier to feel).
Unlock the cam sprockets (loosen the bolt and knock the sprockets loose on thier tapers) then turn the crank to 90 degrees before tdc or after tdc
(whichever is closest). Adjust the cams to thier setting position and fit the cam tool. Turn just the crank to just before TDC (forwards or backwards
but not going via BDC), fit the locking pin and turn the crank to it stop in the pin. Tighten the cam sprockets. Remove the timing tools, turn the
engine 2 full turns back to the crank licking pin and recheck the cam tool fits.
