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An engine can be timed without a timing light by using the markings on the harmonic balancer. Each mark indicates 1 degree above or below top dead center.
In a jam without a timing light or a vacuum gauge for reference, I would advance the timing a little at a time and test drive the vehicle between adjustments until I heard the engine ping under load, then retard the timing just to the point the pinging stops.
You could put a vacuum gage on the engine and time it for peak vacuum. A timing light is still better.
A timing chain should last the life of the engine. Timing chains are INSIDE the engine and as such are constantly oiled. By the time the timing chain and/or tensioning mechanism is worn out, it's about time to rebuild the engine.
NO there is not. The timing on that engine is computer controlled and it REQUIRES an engine scanner to set the timing. A timing light will not work.
how to time a 4m51 canter engine
The engine timing marks are on the timing belt of the car. It lets you know when it is time to replace the belt.
The timing on that year engine is computer controlled and you must have an engine scanner to set the timing. That engine has a cam and crank sensor and they must be in correlation / TIME with each other. Are you will have a check engine light on and poor performance.
Would that be the time on the clock, or the timing on the engine ?
Timing is controlled by the PCM .
If by "move" you mean "rotate", the timing is affected. Shade tree mechanics without a timing device use the technique of rotating the distributor to time the engine "by ear" on older vehicles.
The timing is not adjustable. The only way the engine can be out of time is if the keyway between the crankshaft and the flywheel is sheared. If it is in place and in good shape the engine will be in time.