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Doesn't that have a timing chain tensioner on it?

Find and watch the David Vizard Powertec 10 video on timing chain tightness. A real snug chain can cost power. Slightly loose may be good for 5 to 10HP. 10k miles, that chain looks OK to me, but if you areconcerned, you should be able to get a replacement chain.

Putting together a 1969 383 and was about to do the timing chain when I noticed the crank timing gear slides right onto the crank. No tapping required. Should it be tighter fit? I know the damper will probably tighten it up but still thought it would need a hammer to put it in place.

If you are gonna keep it as is, there are .028 compressed thickness head gaskets that will help.. not a ton but every bit.. BTW.. buy the trick flow billet timing chain.. it's $100 and quality... not a spot to go cheap.

Yeah, I'd rather use all the later stuff

That's what I meant..

It is a timing chain tensioner. It allowed the block, timing chain and gears to not have to be very close in tolerance to fit well. IMHO it is a part design to fail. I have lost a timing chain due to parts falling into the path of the chain and the chain trying to ride over it. 4 banger Chevy...

Put the new timing chain in. I know of the same loose timing chain issue on a caravan. Recommendation was only drive it back and forth to work 4 blocks away. Their kids took it on a road trip to Duluth MN on I-35w, 70+ miles per hour. Blew the timing chain half way there, had to leave the van...

What year Caravan? Which engine? 2.2L Chrysler? (Belt) 2.6L Mitsu? 3.0L Mitsu? (Belt)

I thought it didn't matter which timing cover was used

Anyone have a use for a good Used 1958 to 1978 Big Block Single Bolt Steel Gear Timing Set. Includes cam gear, crankshaft gear, chain, bolt, washer, and oil slinger. Everything is in very good condition. $25.00. Local pickup, or buyer pays shipping.

Here is a dual row timing chain with a lower gear that has three adjustments. It fits mopar small block engines. It was in my motor for around five thousand miles. It is in perfect condition. This cost is $35. for it plus the shipping.

...between 50k to 60k miles. I managed to get around 110k miles out of my 318 ('71 Satellite) before I changed it to a double roller timing chain. The nylon coated teeth on the original cam sprocket were worn virtually to a knife edge. Lots of slop in the chain and the timing mark would wander...

I know this has been covered a bit, but I thought I’d ask for 2024: What is a good brand for a low to medium performance build timing set. I have a 90k 360 that likely has a nylon gear and needs gaskets. I’m not talking race, I mean 95% street driven or a truck-like application? Edelbrock...

The way I understand it is install the timing set and check the slack if the chain has too much slack get a smaller chain. I believe they make them

Behind timing cover in front of chain on crankshaft. It's an oil slinger. You will have opinions for and against. Sometimes they are VERY close to the chain. I left mine off when rebuilding my 340. Personal preference

Head gaskets are a common problem. Really simple engine and reliable when fixed right. A 2011 could be timing chain instead of a belt. Be careful that the heads are correct for car/engine.

Thank you for that knowledge that will probably help

Slanty's have timing chains. They actually use the same chain and crank sprocket as the big blocks (cam sprocket is different). The factory cam sprocket had nylon coated teeth. Most aftermarket replacement sprockets were not nylon. The heavy duty slants in some model trucks had double roller...

Rock the crankshaft back and forth with a breaker bar and socket, watch the distributor rotor to see how much play is in the timing chain at the same time. ☆☆☆☆☆

Ok well I think it’s probably a good idea to order a timing chain set. I grabbed the Eddy 7804. It will be adequate and I can use what I saved to buy the Mancini rocker set.

I dunno, my old 340 ran better and better at top end as the chain wore. 'course, it got to the point that advancing the timing was the only way it would start. so, every nine months, it got a new chain.

+1 on that summit/trick flow chain, it's a real VFM piece

Donut goes on back side of balancer if using it. The slinger(if u use it) goes inside the timing cover to sling oil on chain. Donut and slinger are 2 different locations.

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could you clearance that timing chain cover a little to give you a little more insurance?

Dripper is a good catch for anybody replacing a timing chain.

If you have access to an oscilloscope you can check for excess slack in the timing chain with that. That won’t tell you if you have gear about to fail, however.

Is the vacuum advance working? Not that it would cause your issue. Remember this though. As the timing chain stretches over time, the camshaft timing becomes more retarded. So more ignition timing may be needed to compensate for that.