I don't know if it will work correctly for the 96-98 Mustang V6.)Ģ) Where should the crank be positioned when doing this alignment? I have seen 10*ATDC, 26* ATDC and TDC (on the compression/power stroke), all specified for different Ford engines/models/years. My Chilton's calls for T89P-12200-A, which seems to be for the 94-95 models. Incorrect CMP timing should only affect the fuel (injector) timing relative to crank position.)ġ) Which is the correct alignment tool for a '98 3.8L Mustang? (My guess is Ford T96T-12200-A or OTC 6469 or Global 303-562. (Note that none of this affects the ignition timing, since the CRANK position sensor has not been touched. Although the car will probably still run with the CMP timing set incorrectly, I'd like to get it correct. Obviously using the wrong alignment tool might affect the CMP sensor timing, and using the wrong crank position WILL affect the CMP timing. The trouble is that I have seen references to TWO different alignment tools for the '98 Mustang 3.8L, and at least THREE different crank positions! So which is the correct combination of tool/crank position for the '98 Mustang V6?

A new CMP assembly and oil pump intermediate shaft should be here tomorrow.ĭoes anyone know the EXACT procedure for timing the new sensor/housing in a '98 3.8L Mustang? All of the procedures I have seen (either online or in a 94-98 Mustang Chilton's manual) are similar: with the crank at a specific position, use an alignment tool to align the CMP 'vane' to the housing, and then lock the housing down. Long story short: the bearing/bushing in the cam position sensor housing ('cam synchronizer') in my GF's 98 V6 Mustang started squeaking loudly a few days ago.

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