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Old Mar 22, 2026 | 05:02 PM
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Timing chain

Hi all, well it's been a while , have a quick question , I have a 1968 F3 455 block , that is in need of a new timing chain it's a bit stretched , my question , is there a nice double aftermarket chain and gears , that I can use with the stock oil slinger and will still fit it . thanks .
Old Mar 23, 2026 | 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by steve.kli
Hi all, well it's been a while , have a quick question , I have a 1968 F3 455 block , that is in need of a new timing chain it's a bit stretched , my question , is there a nice double aftermarket chain and gears , that I can use with the stock oil slinger and will still fit it . thanks .
Cloyes has a nice double roller.
Old Mar 23, 2026 | 04:42 AM
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Here's the Comp Cams double roller timing chain I have on my spare 455.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/cca-2113
Old Mar 23, 2026 | 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by skyhigh
Cloyes has a nice double roller.
Thanks , and are you still using this chain with the oil slinger ? or is the slinger not necessary .
Old Mar 23, 2026 | 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by steve.kli
Thanks , and are you still using this chain with the oil slinger ? or is the slinger not necessary .
yes I run the Cloyes with an oil slinger.
Old Mar 24, 2026 | 03:41 AM
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ok , thank you .
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