Timing chain???
May 27th, 2017, 07:21 PM
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Not under normal circumstances.
In at least one scenario, when a block is align honed the distance between the cam center line and crank center line changes or becomes shorter. In this case a custom timing chain is used to off set the machining. This is common in high performance builds, and many timing chain manufactures do offer shorter chains just for this.
In at least one scenario, when a block is align honed the distance between the cam center line and crank center line changes or becomes shorter. In this case a custom timing chain is used to off set the machining. This is common in high performance builds, and many timing chain manufactures do offer shorter chains just for this.
May 28th, 2017, 04:58 AM
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Not under normal circumstances.
In at least one scenario, when a block is align honed the distance between the cam center line and crank center line changes or becomes shorter. In this case a custom timing chain is used to off set the machining. This is common in high performance builds, and many timing chain manufactures do offer shorter chains just for this.
In at least one scenario, when a block is align honed the distance between the cam center line and crank center line changes or becomes shorter. In this case a custom timing chain is used to off set the machining. This is common in high performance builds, and many timing chain manufactures do offer shorter chains just for this.
For the record there's no such thing as a "shorter" chain. The GEARS on a "shorter" chain set are slightly larger in diameter in order to take up any potential slack. It doesn't take much to make up the difference.
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If the set will go on then typically it'll be fine.
Last edited by cutlassefi; May 28th, 2017 at 05:09 AM.
May 28th, 2017, 06:06 AM
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You need to slide both the cam and crank gears rearward simultaneously with the chain in place. If you put the crank gear on first, then install the chain, and THEN try to install the cam gear, a brand new chain may be too tight to allow that to go on easily. I can usually get it on by using the cam gear bolt to pull the gear into place over the pin, but it is often very tight. Be sure there are no burrs on the end of the pin or in the holes in the cam gear. Bottom line is that if you try to put one gear on first then the other, it WILL be very tight.
May 29th, 2017, 07:55 AM
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You need to slide both the cam and crank gears rearward simultaneously with the chain in place. If you put the crank gear on first, then install the chain, and THEN try to install the cam gear, a brand new chain may be too tight to allow that to go on easily. I can usually get it on by using the cam gear bolt to pull the gear into place over the pin, but it is often very tight. Be sure there are no burrs on the end of the pin or in the holes in the cam gear. Bottom line is that if you try to put one gear on first then the other, it WILL be very tight.
June 3rd, 2017, 02:49 PM
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You have to loosen the bolts on the oil pan and drop it down. Install front cover and then install oil pan. The oil pan does not have to come out just drop down so the lower seal on the front cover does not catch on the oil pan. Be careful using to much sealant. It can get in your engine and possibly stop something up. Just make sure gasket surfaces are clean and spread a thin layer of sealant on. I wipe down the gasket surfaces with alcohol till the rag is clean. Keep at it you'll get it.
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June 3rd, 2017, 08:30 PM
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I'm tired but I redid it and no leaks but now it got a ticking noise. I heard that it could be from the new fuel pump on I put on. Its coming from the front area. But it running perfect now except for this ticking.
June 6th, 2017, 03:46 PM
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Exhaust
The car is running perfect now except this awful exhaust leak from a rust spot right behind the catalytic converter. Could I just cut the converter off without causing any problem from the emission system such as the o2 sensor, smog, etc.
June 6th, 2017, 04:04 PM
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Well look like I'm spending this 250 for a new one because at the back of the car it sounds horrible until you come back under the hood. I barely can tell its running when I driving it done quiet down so much since I put a new timing set on it.
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