Timing chain

1983 MAZDA B2000
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DILL-11
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How do i set timing chain on a83 mazda truck 2.0. Had to to replace head gasket just need to no how how to put the long canshaft chain on.
May 24, 2011 at 9:01 PM
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here is a picture of what you need to do.
May 24, 2011 at 9:14 PM
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DILL-11
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I clicked on the thumbnail not large enough. Can you give me a bigger pic?
May 24, 2011 at 11:01 PM
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copy and paste in your picture folder then enlarge it from there. this is the only size we send.
May 24, 2011 at 11:09 PM
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Thanks i got it.
May 24, 2011 at 11:19 PM
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Do i count the bright links two?
May 25, 2011 at 3:08 AM
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the bright (plated) links are the ones you line up.
May 25, 2011 at 1:31 PM
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DILL-11
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I line them up with the dot on the sprokets? Also lools like i have to take the oil pan off ha?
May 25, 2011 at 1:40 PM
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Also can you send me a pic of the outside chain?
May 25, 2011 at 3:14 PM
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you have apicture of what to line up. this all has to be done with #1 cylinder at top dead center... I'd advise to have a pro do it for you.
May 25, 2011 at 3:53 PM
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the outside chain runs the oil pump and there is no timing issue with that. you will see that there are no plated keys on it for timing. there are no pictures available for something that old in our manual.
May 25, 2011 at 7:14 PM