M42 Timing

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Post Thu Aug 02, 2012 6:25 pm

Do I need a specific tool to do the timing during a head/profile gasket change?
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Post Thu Aug 02, 2012 6:33 pm

Yes, camlocks and the pin to lock into the flywheel. You can get by with an 8mm drill for the flywheel and a setsquare for the cams.