Windsor Engine

Windsor Engine

CAUTION: Since the engine is not free-wheeling, if the crankshaft or the camshafts are moved in any manner during removal and installation the crankshaft and camshafts must be re-synchronized.

CAUTION: Unless otherwise instructed, at no time when the timing chains are removed and the cylinder heads are installed is the crankshaft or camshaft to be rotated. Severe piston and valve damage will occur.

CAUTION: Timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or damage to valves and pistons will result. Compress the tensioner plunger, using a vise.




Position the crankshaft with the keyway at the 12 o'clock position.




If the copper links are not visible, mark two links on one end and one link on the other end, and use as timing marks.




- LH camshaft timing mark is approximately at 12 o'clock.
- RH camshaft timing mark is approximately at 11 o'clock.




Position the crankshaft sprocket and lower end of the LH (inner) timing chain, aligning the timing marks.




Position the timing chain on the camshaft sprocket with the two copper chain links and the camshaft sprocket timing mark aligned.




NOTE: Be sure the copper chain link and crankshaft sprocket timing mark are aligned.

- Position the RH (outer) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket.
- Position the RH timing chain on the camshaft sprocket. Make sure the two copper-colored links align with the camshaft sprocket timing mark.




Verify correct alignment of all timing marks.