J johnplogii Senior citizen Joined Aug 13, 2005 Jan 8, 2007 #1 I think I have only tore this motor down twice now but if I recall both times the timing chain tensioner was all busted and in the oil pan. This can't be good. What does everyone else do?
I think I have only tore this motor down twice now but if I recall both times the timing chain tensioner was all busted and in the oil pan. This can't be good. What does everyone else do?
A Alky V6 Let's go racing, boyz! Joined Jul 29, 2001 Jan 9, 2007 #3 Don't use them with roller style timing chains. OEM style chains, you can use them or not.
J johnplogii Senior citizen Joined Aug 13, 2005 Jan 9, 2007 #4 The chain just seems to fit awful loose compared to a small block chevy that doesn't use a tensioner.
The chain just seems to fit awful loose compared to a small block chevy that doesn't use a tensioner.
A Alky V6 Let's go racing, boyz! Joined Jul 29, 2001 Jan 9, 2007 #5 Has the block been line bored? If so, you may need an undersized set.
J johnplogii Senior citizen Joined Aug 13, 2005 Jan 9, 2007 #6 Yes, the block was line bored when the billet caps & girdle were fitted.
A Alky V6 Let's go racing, boyz! Joined Jul 29, 2001 Jan 9, 2007 #7 You're going to need an undersized timing set. I think Mike at TA has them.
J johnplogii Senior citizen Joined Aug 13, 2005 Jan 9, 2007 #8 Thanks Donnie, I appreciate it. John Plog
S steve davis quick 86 Joined Sep 4, 2004 Jan 27, 2007 #9 just got one from mike at full throttle.mine was a -4.size. $119.95 great service