timing chain to lose? pictures

[SIXBANGR]

Just got this together a few minutes ago. Full throttle roller, correct push rods, etc. The chain is stock size, seems lose to me, one side only. It was line board. OK, or need .004 under or?

 

[A2000RICH]

Just got this together a few minutes ago. Full throttle roller, correct push rods, etc. The chain is stock size, seems lose to me, one side only. It was line board. OK, or need .004 under or?

i would consider that too loose-------after a little use its gonna get even looser.............RC

 

[mikestertwo]

i would consider that too loose-------after a little use its gonna get even looser.............RC

+1 What brand chain are you using? I have noticed differences in tension depending on who's chain your using.

 

[A2000RICH]

+1 What brand chain are you using? I have noticed differences in tension depending on who's chain your using.

i have also some are tighter than others-------i also keep several undersized sets ( usually .002-.004-.006 and .009) around all the time so i can "fit" them till i get one that suits me...........RC

 

[SIXBANGR]

do you think .002 or .004 will work? FT only shows the .004

 

[Just a Six??]

The 004 will be tight to get on but will strech over time. My line bore was fine with 002 which Mike sold me so maybe call him? With the 002 I get maybe 1/4-3/16 movement on the 1 side & it was fine after a season.