Suggestions for a new timing chain
#1
Suggestions for a new timing chain
Hey Gang,
Im about to do some preventive maintance on my 91 camaro with a 305 tbi.It has a 120K and i want to change the timing chaing before I damage anything else if the chain decides to go.Are there any reconmendations on which one to buy?A timing set from autozone or napa or kragen cost 40-50 bux.Should i just opt for the edelbrock timing set or should i get a gear whine one from pete jackson or somewhere else.All and any info will be greatly appreciated
Im about to do some preventive maintance on my 91 camaro with a 305 tbi.It has a 120K and i want to change the timing chaing before I damage anything else if the chain decides to go.Are there any reconmendations on which one to buy?A timing set from autozone or napa or kragen cost 40-50 bux.Should i just opt for the edelbrock timing set or should i get a gear whine one from pete jackson or somewhere else.All and any info will be greatly appreciated
#2
Well, the '91 has a roller cam, this means early model sets or gears won't work. I'm not aware of a "noisy" set that will fit but, Edlerbrock sells a gear-to-gear set for about $160, but Dynagear sells a Double Roller set for about $50. Not much of an advantage below 7000rpm, so I'd go "Double Roller"...
#10
That is the Jegs part number and price.
Here is the Summit part #
CLO-9-3145
$79.95
Vendor: Cloyes Gear & Products Inc.
Product Line: Cloyes True Roller Timing Sets
Material: Steel
True rollerized timing from Cloyes
Chevrolet: 1985-95 305/350, 262/4.3L V6, true-roller timing set
This Cloyes True Roller timing set features a full, roller-action Renold, double roller, chain made from high strength steel for superior durability. The cam sprocket is made from heat-treated cast iron, while the crank sprocket is machined from high carbon heat-treated steel for strength. With three key ways for adjustability, 4 degrees advance, 4 degrees retard, and normal, this set is hand matched to ensure precise chain tension.
Here is the Summit part #
CLO-9-3145
$79.95
Vendor: Cloyes Gear & Products Inc.
Product Line: Cloyes True Roller Timing Sets
Material: Steel
True rollerized timing from Cloyes
Chevrolet: 1985-95 305/350, 262/4.3L V6, true-roller timing set
This Cloyes True Roller timing set features a full, roller-action Renold, double roller, chain made from high strength steel for superior durability. The cam sprocket is made from heat-treated cast iron, while the crank sprocket is machined from high carbon heat-treated steel for strength. With three key ways for adjustability, 4 degrees advance, 4 degrees retard, and normal, this set is hand matched to ensure precise chain tension.
#14
Do you have the means to remove the engine?
Can you have the car down for a few days?
Do you have a little more money available?
If so, I'd pull the motor and freshen it up with new bearings piston rings, change all the seals and gaskets, possibly the oil pump. Should get you another 120K+ miles out of the motor.
Can you have the car down for a few days?
Do you have a little more money available?
If so, I'd pull the motor and freshen it up with new bearings piston rings, change all the seals and gaskets, possibly the oil pump. Should get you another 120K+ miles out of the motor.