on the two gears that the chain runs on, there are "dots" close to the teeth. align those "dots", and the chain will be in time.
4, to 8 degrees.
The timing on a 2.8 V6 Chevy S10 needs to be set any time the valves, heads, or crankshaft are worked on. The gears of the timing chain and timing sprocket need to be aligned to set initial timing.
When it go's out and the engine quits are when you can no longer set the timing with an engine scanner.
The timing is set on a 98 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.7L by aligning the cam sprocket with the timing chain markings. The engine's computer will then make adjustments on the fly for any additional timing changes needed.
with no.1 cylinder at top dead center, line up the mark on the cam gear with the mark on the crank,and install the timing chain.
How do you set the timing on a 2000 Chevy blazer (V6)
Check for excessive slack in the timing chain.
The Chevy 350 does not have a timing belt, It has a timing chain. If you are wanting to know where to set the timing, then I need to know the year of the engine. Thay are all different.
Get the Haynes manual for the unit, they have a good, detailed diagram on aligning the timing marks on the timing gears being turned by a chain. There is no belt on this engine.
A diagram can help a person properly make changes to a car. The diagram for the timing chain set up and marks, for this car can be found in its maintenance manual.
In order to set the timing on a 98 Chevy 350 vortex, you have to time with a scan tool that will let you set timing. Or let garage do it
Timing chain diagram or how to set it