1970 383 Timing Chain

[wyrmrider]

just stick it in HIGH a d push till it goes around to 12 & 6 on the compression stroke
High is easier to push than low or reverse
you want to push fwd or the slop in the chain will give the same result as turning backward

 

[miller]

Don't take this wrong...but, what we're talking about is not that hard. If all else fails, read the instructions.
Could have been done, a dozen times over, by now.

In most cases, only goes on one way, done deal. Sure, I understand someone not being sure how it's done, but...

 

[mykers]

Don't take this wrong...but, what we're talking about is not that hard. If all else fails, read the instructions.
Could have been done, a dozen times over, by now.

In most cases, only goes on one way, done deal. Sure, I understand someone not being sure how it's done, but...

Your absolutely right it is not hard. One of my original questions was rather I could install the chain at 12 and 12. Further, my main concern was potentially damaging the crank by rotating the engine if need be since dismantled. I’ve been out of the game for 16 years. Simple now. But like you, everyone gets a chance to respond and I’m grateful; too much information is never a bad thing right? Gonna take care of this tomorrow. Thanks for your help

 

[mykers]

Finished. Also got to replace fuel pump and fuel pump push rod. Everything check out. Old rod was about an 1/8 off. Figured I already bought a new one might as well.

Again thanks folks.