On a 12.7 Detroit can you access the timing marks on ALL front gears with the front cover on. through the access covers
Access to timing marks
Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Mike(Big Irish)Porter, Apr 14, 2023.
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No. But you can still check timing. Pull #1 injector and set at TDC with a dial indicator. Pull cam gear cover and your cam gear timing mark should be dead center in the gear mesh.
Why do you ask? If someone is saying they need to pull cover to check, they're FOSLast edited: Apr 14, 2023
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What I mentioned above is how I've done it for years.Rideandrepair Thanks this. -
Why was it in the shop to begin with?
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Should have replaced bull gear and front main seal while it was apart.
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I don't have access to the manual right now. Maybe google cam timing check series 60?
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