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Jul 27, 2024 | 07:22 PM

LSpann

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Timing Chain Question

I am in the process of setting the timing on my 06 5.3 build I ahve the crankshaft at 12 o clock and the camshaft at 6 o lock..My question is the aftermarket timing chain is a Meiling and it has a black link and I was wanting to know the purpose of it ?

Jul 27, 2024 | 09:24 PM

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The link is likely the master link and is unrelated to timing.
Just align the dots on the sprockets and you will be fine.

Jul 27, 2024 | 09:42 PM

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It's the question link to ask about it..

Jul 28, 2024 | 06:09 PM

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Its either the missing link, or Curly Q. Link. Please provide a link!!!

Sorry, but not very!!!!

Jul 28, 2024 | 06:13 PM

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For the camshaft bolts im reusing the old ones. Can I get away with using permatex threadlocker blue on the camshaft bolts?

Jul 28, 2024 | 06:30 PM

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try www.ls1howto.com and it will literally walk you thru all the major mod processes for an LS engine

Jul 28, 2024 | 07:30 PM

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For the camshaft bolts im reusing the old ones. Can I get away with using permatex threadlocker blue on the camshaft bolts?

Factory spec is 22ft-lbs, that absolutely will not stretch that Metric 8 Grade 10.9 Bolt so the factory ones are fine. LocTite is not needed.

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Jul 29, 2024 | 05:27 PM

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For the camshaft bolts im reusing the old ones. Can I get away with using permatex threadlocker blue on the camshaft bolts?

These bolts can be reused many times. A drop of 242 removable blue Loctite on each bolt is what I recommend. Clean the threads on the holes and bolts first with brake cleaner and compressed air. Is it absolutely necessary? Probably not. Is the extra insurance it provides necessary? If you want peace of mind, absolutely. DO NOT use RED, non-removable Loctite. It is a royal bitch to ever remove again, hence the title non-removable.....