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Does engine need to re-timed if I remove the head

Tiny
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  • 2005 DODGE MAGNUM
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  • V8
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  • 167,000 MILES
If I take the head off would I need to re time the car because it is not an OHC.
Monday, February 11th, 2019 AT 11:35 AM

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Tiny
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Good evening,

Since it is not an overhead cam, it has a timing chain that connects the cam to the crank.

You will not need to retime the motor at all.

Roy
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Monday, February 11th, 2019 AT 2:47 PM
Tiny
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Okay thanks. And one more question. If I take the heads off and I need to take the rocker arms off I would need to retime because I’m not an expert on this stuff and I’m not sure how to re time the engine. I know how to do the lifters I just don’t know how to re time.
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Monday, February 11th, 2019 AT 2:52 PM
Tiny
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No, you need to remove the rockers as part of the job.

Then you install them back. No timing required. They just tighten down and no adjustment needed.

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Monday, February 11th, 2019 AT 3:00 PM
Tiny
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Thank you very much. Have a good day.
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Monday, February 11th, 2019 AT 4:02 PM
Tiny
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
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Monday, February 11th, 2019 AT 4:06 PM

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