Can I set the cam timing,without using the dial indicator gauge ?let me know,please.

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You can but there is a very good chance you will be slightly off regarding the valve timing.

- Kerry

I do not see how you could get the cam timing even close without a dial indicator. The dial blog and indicator is a cheap tool given the danger and consequences if you get it wrong. Even with the dial indicator it still took me a hour to get it correct

Not recommended for sure...

I would say there is absolutely no chance that you would even be close.

You set cam timing in two places.

Both sides will be a far ways away from being correct and the two sides will not match each other.

just use your eyecrometer

If one is asking that question, I would wonder how much one actually knows about what one is doing? Are you also torquing without a torque wrench?

If you do, please paint the fan red so I know to stay away if you decide to sell.

Of all the special tools needed, the Z block/dial gauge is probably one of the cheapest to DIY. Do a little searching. Dial gauges are cheap at places like harbor freight. There are a number of low tech, low budget Z blocks in several threads here. Bet you could put one together for less than $25.

Z block is unavailable here, can you point me to where I may be able to find/build a set of tools to do the cam timing? It's the one thing (so far) I haven't done myself.. Just need a Z Block and dial indicator?

He won't need to, it will be the engine with the fan that no longer spins... :eek:

Red fan haters aside...

Here's the post that has dimensions and pictures of the low tech, highly functional DIY Z blocks I mentioned.

Here are a couple other Pelican Parts threads on the same topic:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/758452-z-block-alternative.html

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/466087-z-block-dial-gauge-holder-cam-timing.html

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/911-engine-rebuilding-forum/743652-z-block.html

I sent the dimensions to a CNC buddy, lets see what he comes up with. Are all dial indicators the same diameter shaft (.375)?

9.52mm or ~3/8" = standard stem size so .375 will fit nicely with a thumb screw to secure at the stem.