Cloyes C-3012K timing set for the 1968-1973 Ford F-250 V8 5.9L or 6.4L and other vehicles is the chain drive that keeps the camshaft turning in time with the crankshaft. Replace all the timing components together for total timing system integrity.
- Chain is pre-stressed and heat-treated
- Precision pitch control gives a close chain-to-sprocket fit that reduces noise and fatigue and helps keep timing accurate
- CAD-designed sprockets, heat-treated
- Sprockets have a precision-tooled tooth form, bore, off-set and timing index
- Each part is tested for function, fitment and durability
Quick facts
- Part: Cloyes C-3012K timing set
- Also called: engine timing set
- Fits: the 1968-1973 Ford F-250 V8 5.9L or 6.4L and other vehicles
- Condition: New
A worn engine timing set can cause a rattle from the front of the engine, rough running or a check engine light, but other faults cause those signs too. With the engine off and cool, look for oil seepage around the timing cover, and leave any test that needs the engine running to a shop so the cause is known before you replace the set.
Fits
This timing set also fits the 1967-1969 Ford Mustang V8 6.4L, the 1967-1970 Mustang V8 7.0L and the 1968-1973 Ford F-350 V8 5.9L or 6.4L, plus a wide range of other Ford and Mercury models, with OE-level fit and function. For your own year and engine, look in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Set contents: crankshaft sprocket, camshaft sprocket and chain
Build and materials
- Condition: New
- Warranty: Cloyes limited lifetime warranty
- Designed in: United States
In the box
One timing set with a crankshaft sprocket, a camshaft sprocket and a chain. The listing holds one set, and the engine takes one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Cloyes C-3012K fit a 1968-1973 Ford F-250 with the V8 5.9L or 6.4L?
Yes. Cloyes C-3012K fits the 1968-1973 Ford F-250 V8 5.9L or 6.4L. For another car, find its year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
What parts come in the Cloyes C-3012K timing set?
The Cloyes C-3012K set holds a crankshaft sprocket, a camshaft sprocket and a chain, sold as one set.
Does the chain in this timing set have precision pitch control?
Yes. The chain is pre-stressed and heat-treated, and its precision pitch control gives a close fit to the sprockets to reduce noise and fatigue.
Can a rattle at the front of the engine mean the timing chain is worn?
A rattle from the front of the engine, rough running or a check engine light can go with a worn timing chain. Tests that need the engine running are best left to a shop.
How are the sprockets in the Cloyes C-3012K made?
The sprockets are CAD designed and heat-treated. Their tooth form, bore, off-set and timing index are precision-tooled, and each part is tested for function, fitment and durability.
