Can anyone point me to a site that will explain engine timing to me? How to set it as well? Diesel especially.

Question

I've a Volvo TAMD70C (F6 truck) turbodiesel engine that I need to get timed up and have a certain bolt replaced. However, I myself don't know how to set timing, how it all works in principle exactly or why I can't simply replace the bolt myself LOL. I know where 2 of the timing marks are on the engine (3rd on is missing), and can see that they are apart by nearly a centimetre instead of inline.

Any resources both basic and specific would be highly appreciated. Firstly I don't fully understand in detail the principle of engine timing on either diesel or petrol and secondly whilst I can see the marks near the shims I don't completely understand the mechanism and how to set it and sort it out. A final niggly detail is the problem is only there because an incorrect bolt and washer was used that I have to replace. Replacement by me apparently will make the timing slip so I have to be able to reset it.
Links, tutorials, anything that will advance my knowledge will be vastly appreciated!

Thanks for the link, that helped with the principles in general. Much obliged. The other answer I can't fully understand-could you clarify please?

Answer 1

http://www.type2.com/library/electrip/timex.htm

Answer 2

On internet, punch in, . go to auto stuff, scroll down to the link 'under the hood. There you will find an abundance of info that is really cool, it even has some animation that you can click on for really cool explainations/visuals. As for specific vehicle information, buy a vehicle specific manual, there is no substitution for that kind of information. Good luck, I hope you use how stuff works,it is really cool!

Answer 3

yes you got a problem . on your flywheel a 0 mark place it there be sure that your camshaft is on cyl.one. disconnect time belt and renew it. tension twist the time belt 15 degrees then its OK turn engine 2-3 times on flywheel before stating up