Timing chain slack

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  1. mavmike72

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    Just took of my cover off to drill out for dipstick and the chain seems to have a lot of slack in it. I guess i should replace it now. What should i get a stock chain from autozone ?:hmmm:
     
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  2. Joe Dirt

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    If the motor is stock I would put an oem style chain back in it.But a double roller chain seems to be more durable and would be a direct bolt in.
     
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    X2 if a stock one made it this long............
     
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    Slack is common tho, to a degree. It will show more on one side than the other unless you back the crank off slightly. Definitly worth the purchase of a new one if you have high miles. I'm considering direct drive gears myself. I want noise lol.
     
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    Get a Cloys true roller.For the extra 10 bucks it worth the effort.Dont forget to put a new front seal in that timing cover while its off the engine.
     
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    Gene if you go to a gear drive...dont forget to cut the oil drip rail off the inside of the cover.Otherwise you will go nuts trying to get the cover back on.
     
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  7. mavmike72

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    Im thinkin i might slow down and insteed of slapin some new parts on a high mile motor i might get a rebuild kit for it. But i really want to drive it this summer and im afraid if i get into the motor anymore is going to be down for a long time. Decisions Decisions...........................
     
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  8. Bryant

    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    get the cloys chain. i got one from pep boys 5 years ago. they had it in stock and it wasnt very expensive.
     
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    A new $15 timing chain now is cheaper than a $100 tow bill later
     
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    go with a new double roller.... like $35 i think
     
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    Now they sell inferior stuff and beef jerkey tho. Get one at O reiley.
     
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    Yeah go with the double. Blues right . Go to O'reillys. They have candy bars and sodas.:D
     
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