Timing Chain

[jboyer]

My motor was rebuilt about 6 years ago. I'm not sure if the timing chain was replaced by the previous owner, But im tearing it down for a cleaning and painting and i noticed that there is a good amount of slack in the chain.

Is this normal, what amount of deflection is tolerant.

I know a 3 peice combo is about 40 bucks. But I dont want to wait for the part to come in and find that there is still this much slack even with the new part.

[DaveM]

The replacment cheap sets are not worth putting in.. as you can see after a short time they have way too much slop.. Just spend the money and get the roller chain set-up, and you will be happy you did... they are about $100

[jboyer]

I bet thats what happend, I would hate to think someone wouldn't change that out while rebuilding the block.

[KadillacKid]

I agree with Dave 100%....definitly go with a quality set like the Cloyes as the bargain ones are cheap for a reason!! I have had experience with the bargain sets ( $19.95)on a small block Ford engine and I got what I paid for.....CRAP!! got a cheap lesson though!!!! As they say " a ounce of precaution is worth a pound of cure".......Good Luck.....