Cloyes Hex-A-Just 9-3125A (Chrysler 3 Bolt) User Manual

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April 24, 2009

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Installation Instructions

9-3125A Hex-A-Just® True Roller Timing Set

BEFORE YOU BEGIN: READ ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST !!!

Note: The installation procedures which follow assume that the engine has been

disassembled and cleaned as it would be for a normal timing set change.

YOU WILL NEED:

TOOLS:

1/4" Hex Bit Socket or Hex Wrench
5/16" Hex Bit Socket or Hex Wrench
Torque Wrench
Hammer
Sleeve to fit over crankshaft for installing Crankshaft Sprocket
Degree Wheel (Optional, but Recommended)

SUPPLIES:

Assembly Lube or Camshaft Lube
Thread Locking Compound (LockTite® #271 or equiv.)
Cloyes Cam Button (Part Number 9-204) (Optional, but Recommended).

Prepare the Engine. Loosen all rocker arms so that the camshaft can rotate freely.

Clean everything! Make sure that the engine mounting surfaces and timing set
components are as clean as possible. The life of the chain and sprockets depends on it.

Mount the Crankshaft Sprocket. Select the
appropriate keyway for the camshaft timing baseline
desired. We recommend the Standard Timing
position, which used the round timing mark and round
keyway mark. Carefully tap the sprocket onto the
crankshaft using a sleeve to protect the sprocket.
Make sure that the sprocket is fully seated on the
crankshaft. Rotate the crankshaft until the appropriate
crankshaft sprocket timing mark is in the 12:00
position. Make sure that the number one piston is at top dead center.

Install the Camshaft Thrust Bearing. Install the Thrust Needle Bearing on the back side
of the camshaft gear with the

black side of the bearing facing gear hub, so the silver

side of the bearing will be facing the block.

Insert the Hex-A-Just® Timing Bushing. Insert the offset bushing (with the Hex hole)
into the slot in the camshaft sprocket hub. Rotate it with a 1/4" Hex Wrench so that the