Installing Timing Chains on 2012 Gen 1 Coyote Motor

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Hi there

I have a 2012 Mustang 5.0 motor. I’m about to install the timing chains back on. Cylinder heads weren’t removed so the chains on the cams were left on.

My issue is I did NOT follow the removal procedure. I believe I had just left the key way @ 12 oh clock and removed both chains in that position.

Now that I’m ready to install the chains back on. Can I rotate the cams a certain way to make sure I correctly time the motor? Please get back to me thanks!
 

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VMP has a good video on it and so does MMR... check these out





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Thank you.

but both videos they show a procedure of what they did before. I didn’t do that. I just un did both chains at one position. Is there something I can do to make sure my cams are in the correct position?
 

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The videos talk about the timing procedure. Did you watch them? The chains, chain sprocket, and cam sprockets all have marks that need to be lined up.
 

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The videos talk about the timing procedure. Did you watch them? The chains, chain sprocket, and cam sprockets all have marks that need to be lined up.
Yes I did watch em. My issue is I didn’t watch the videos before so I didn’t follow the removal procedure. Now the chains have to go on and the cams aren’t in correct positions.
 

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Okay so I followed the video for MMR. I installed the timing chains. I rotated it two revolutions and the markings are back to the same spot as how I started. I’ve supplied pictures. Cams look neutral. Is this correct?
 

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And you can’t see it in the picture but the lower timing mark is at 7 oh clock with key way @ 12
 
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