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Sent to Car Experts August 15, 2005 6:52 p.m.

hello i have a mustang 1999 with a 3.8. i took out the cam senser asem. how do u line up the synchronizer. for the cam sensor? i was told i needed a align up tool. can u do it without that? When u put it back the syncro has a gap also it has a 1 tit sticking up in the center. i just need to know how to align it up. if you could send pictures and how to do it i would appreciate it.
Thanks john

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August 15, 2005 6:56 p.m. (3 minutes and 22 seconds later)

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If you didn't mark it coming out, your in trouble. It can't be done without the tool unless you have another car with the same engine and bring it up on #1 TDC on the compression stroke and mark the location. That probably still won't be accurate enough. You need the tool.

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Sent August 15, 2005 7:07 p.m. (11 minutes and 8 seconds later)

i didn't mark it because i was switching engine.. do have any picture with it on TDC show the sensor? i have an manual but it does not go into details. it say 1999 and earlier rotate 54 degrees to the right. i need to know where the tit goes when i say tit i mean the vane. the little bar that is sticking up in the under the cam sensor..

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