Timing chain tensioner bolts 
Timing chain tensioner bolts
There is no tensionser on a gen 3
But a lot of bolts on an LS are 8x1.25 thread
However, if you're running an aftermarket chain damper then I don't know what they use. And if you're using the bracket style those use different bolts, the cam plate bolts and the damper to bracket bolts.
So which bolts are you asking about lol
But a lot of bolts on an LS are 8x1.25 thread
However, if you're running an aftermarket chain damper then I don't know what they use. And if you're using the bracket style those use different bolts, the cam plate bolts and the damper to bracket bolts.
So which bolts are you asking about lol
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To clarify, I have this engine here Chevrolet Performance 19370163 Chevrolet Performance 6.0L 364 C.I.D. 452 HP Long Block Crate Engines | Summit Racing. The chain I installed had quite a bit of slack in it so I bought this style . The engine came with the bolt holes for it already so I ended up using 2 of the cam sprocket bolts and it works well.
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To clarify, I have this engine here Chevrolet Performance 19370163 Chevrolet Performance 6.0L 364 C.I.D. 452 HP Long Block Crate Engines | Summit Racing. The chain I installed had quite a bit of slack in it so I bought this style Amazon.com: ACDelco 12630107 GM Original Equipment Timing Chain Tensioner Kit with Bolt and Gasket: Automotive. The engine came with the bolt holes for it already so I ended up using 2 of the cam sprocket bolts and it works well.
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The paper clip thing on the end is actually a pin. So once you get the tensioner installed and the timing chain then you pull the pin because the pin keeps the spring up for installation. The spring adjusts from there to keep the chain tight all the time.
I call it the grenade pin. Cause once you pull it you better hope the timing is right. Lol but that's with hydraulic tensioners that are a pain to deal with once the pin is pulled, not so much with this setup.