How much "Slop" in your timing chain?
How much "Slop" in your timing chain? I'm in the process of installing a new cam and when I removed my timing cover I was surprised to see that the timing chain has about .350 - .400 play side-to-side. Is this normal? Do I need a new chain?
I'm installing a Comp Cams 216/220 with 26918 springs. I guess this is why Comp Cams grinds in 4 degrees of advance in order to compensate for the retarded sloppy chain.
Thanks for your help,
John
I'm installing a Comp Cams 216/220 with 26918 springs. I guess this is why Comp Cams grinds in 4 degrees of advance in order to compensate for the retarded sloppy chain.
Thanks for your help,
John
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
Re: How much "Slop" in your timing chain? [quote]Originally posted by JohnR:
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I guess this is why Comp Cams grinds in 4 degrees of advance in order to compensate for the retarded sloppy chain.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Exactly.
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I guess this is why Comp Cams grinds in 4 degrees of advance in order to compensate for the retarded sloppy chain.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Exactly.
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From: Texas and Qatar
Re: How much "Slop" in your timing chain? I've heard the GM also grinds 4 degrees of advance in for the same reason. Those chains are loose new, but thats the way GM had Cloyes make them...
