Properly Timing Engine While Assembling

[DCgabel]

(1996 Pathfinder LE 3.3l VG33E)

Hello, Just because I'm not a mechanic and everything I've done so far is by teaching myself or from learning from mechanics, i have a question since i'm tackling the task of a full engine rebuild and i'm at the point where I'm putting everything back together now that all the crucial parts have been replaced.

I have the valves heads all back together and I'm at the point where i am ready to bolt the head back down to the block. Is there anything i should be doing to keep everything in order to not mess up my timing? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

Edited December 17, 2013 by DCgabel

[MY1PATH]

Just bolt them on working from the center out in a pattern. Your rockers should be off and all your valves should be shut so there's nothing to mess up anyway.

If you don't have the FSM I suggest you download one and read it.

[DCgabel]

I have one. Just making sure. Thanks!

[DCgabel]

Do you know where i could find torque specs? i cant find any in the FSW.

[SkiBumBrian]

Pg. 69 in the FSM (engine mechanical). All bolts in a center out sequence to 22 ft. lbs. then to 58 ft. lbs., loosen all bolts, again to 22 ft.lbs. With angle wrench 80-85 degrees clockwise. No angle wrench torque to 54-61 ft. lbs.

Edited December 18, 2013 by SkiBumBrian