Cam Timing Adjustment Procedure; 63 Sebring | FerrariChat

Cam Timing Adjustment Procedure; 63 Sebring

Discussion in 'Maserati' started by salz63GTi, Jun 22, 2013.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. salz63GTi

    salz63GTi Rookie

    Dec 15, 2012
    40
    New Jersey
    I understand the timing chain on the 3.5 liter Sebring is ADJUSTABLE...I was hoping someone could outline the procedure to use for the adjustment and the specification for tension...

    Some questions:

    I assume the car must be COLD?

    I see that there are two nuts on either side of a metal disk that looks like an old telephone dial. This is located at the front of the engine, just off center on the driver’s side. There is a center nut with a larger washer and a smaller washer on top of it just under the nut.

    I assume that I need to loosen both side nuts, and then turn the large center nut to tighten it (to the right), but to what tension?

    Do the 2 washers just stay in place behind the nut or should the nut be loosened and removed to get the washers out of the way? I DO NOT SEE A PIN THAT HAS BEEN REFERENCED IN OTHER POSTS ON THIS SUBJECT.

    Also, does the motor need to be at a certain position before tightening the chain tensioner?

    Thanks very much for any info/guidance...
     
  2. Portenos

    Portenos Formula 3

    Aug 20, 2004
    1,853
    Seattle
    Full Name:
    Carguytour
    Are you located in the USA? If not where are you located?
    FGM
     
  3. salz63GTi

    salz63GTi Rookie

    Dec 15, 2012
    40
    New Jersey
  4. Portenos

    Portenos Formula 3

    Aug 20, 2004
    1,853
    Seattle
    Full Name:
    Carguytour
    If you like you can PM me with your phone number and I will be happy to walk you through the process.
    FGM
     
  5. salz63GTi

    salz63GTi Rookie

    Dec 15, 2012
    40
    New Jersey
    Thank you so much...after my first post, I realized I wasn't very clear and posted again clarifying I was looking for the procedure to adjust the tension on the timing chain...Ivan was helpful in guiding me...Hopefully, it will all turn out ok...
     

Share This Page