LSpann

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 ?

G Atsma

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

the_merv

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

grinder11

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Its either the missing link, or Curly Q. Link. Please provide a link!!! Sorry, but not very!!!!

LSpann

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

gnx7

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

the_merv

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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.