Lisle Timing Tool for Ford 3.5L/3.7L V6 — 37200 camshaft alignment & tensioner holder

The Lisle 37200 timing tool is a precision alignment and tensioner-holding kit designed to lock camshafts and the secondary chain tensioner when servicing Ford 3.5L and 3.7L timing chains.

When working on the timing chain system of Ford V6 engines you need fixtures that guarantee correct camshaft positioning and keep the secondary tensioner compressed during removal and installation. The Lisle 37200 was created to match the timing service needs of Ford’s 3.5L (2007–2016, non-turbo 2017) and 3.7L (2009 and newer) engines, simplifying the procedure and reducing risk of misalignment while you work.

How does the Lisle 37200 maintain camshaft alignment during timing chain service?

The tool provides dedicated locating points that engage factory slots and surfaces on the camshaft assembly to hold both camshafts in their timed positions. This prevents rotation while the chain or related components are removed, which helps preserve engine timing and simplifies reassembly.

• Precision fit to factory camshaft features for secure engagement.
• Holds camshafts fixed during chain removal and installation.
• Reduces risk of timing errors and the need to re-time components.

What parts of the timing system does the kit address?

Besides camshaft alignment, the Lisle 37200 includes a holding fixture for the secondary chain tensioner so the tensioner can be locked out while you replace the chain or related components. It covers the key service points technicians encounter when performing timing chain maintenance on the specified Ford engines.

• Camshaft locking tool for both banks of the V6.
• Secondary chain tensioner holding tool to keep tensioner compressed and secure.
• Designed for the common service sequence used on 3.5L and 3.7L engines.

Which Ford engines and model years is this tool compatible with?

The Lisle 37200 is built specifically for Ford 3.5L and 3.7L V6 engines. It fits 3.5L engines produced from 2007 through 2016 and non-turbo 2017 models, and it is compatible with 3.7L engines from 2009 onward. It supersedes the earlier Lisle 37100 timing tool for these applications.

• 3.5L V6: 2007–2016, plus non-turbo 2017 models.
• 3.7L V6: 2009 and newer applications.
• Replaces Lisle part #37100 as the updated service tool.

How does using this tool change the timing chain service workflow?

Using the Lisle 37200 reduces guesswork and the need for temporary stops during chain replacement by keeping the valvetrain and tensioner in known positions. That shortens service time and lowers the chance of damaging components through incorrect timing during reassembly.

• Speeds up alignment steps by offering repeatable placement points.
• Makes tensioner compression and locking straightforward and safe.
• Helps avoid extra diagnostic time caused by mis-timed reassembly.

Who is this for: Professional mechanics and experienced DIYers who perform timing chain replacement or related front-end engine service on Ford 3.5L and 3.7L V6 engines. If you regularly work on these Ford engines and want a purpose-made alignment and tensioner-holding solution to protect engine timing and improve job efficiency, the Lisle 37200 provides the needed fit and features.