Df70. Setting timing using timing marks

[Claw]

Can anyone help me with this question?
I see that the manual recommends taking the flywheel off to set initial timing on crankshaft. Can I simply use the Index mark on the plastic cover; line it up with the 10 degree below top dead center index mark in the flywheel? Surely if I mark the block at this point then if correctly aligned with the cam shaft set up per manual this will be close enough to get engine started?

 

[racerone]

Timing on modern motors does not go out of adjustment.----Reason for this question is ?

 

[Claw]

We replaced the damaged cylinder head and now need to set timing.

 

[revenge22]

We replaced the damaged cylinder head and now need to set timing.

I dont think a digital EFI system has any sort of timing adjustment as it goes off the TPS and other sensors/gear counter coil. as long as the flywheel is aligned on its key, and the camshaft timing is correct i think it should be perfect but not sure what the manual says exactly? the marks are most likely to just provide a way to check timing if its not advancing properly due to a fault

 

[racerone]

I think the poster is looking for valve timing information.

 

[revenge22]

misread it makes sense. factory manual.