babydeuce

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I am finishing up my cam change on my 5.3 and I installed an LS2 timing chain. Maybe its just me and my inexperience with LSX engines, but the chain seems really loose. I measured 3/8" deflection on one side, and a 1/4" on the other. Obviously this changes as you start to turn the crank, but it never gets better. The old chain(34k miles) seems to be just a bit tighter. Am I missing something here? What is acceptable deflection in the chain?

Jack

mvvette97

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I have heard of this before. I am running the stock chain with my cam right now but sunday I will be installing the LS2 chain. I guess I will see if mine is the same way.

babydeuce

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post back with your results please, I would like to know.

Jack

mvvette97

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sure thing. I do know one thing, it's going togethor if it's loose or tight..

mvvette97

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well I got mt LS2 chain swaped in and it was loose also. About like my stock chain so I think it must be normal.

babydeuce

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Thanks for the update, makes me feel a bit better about mine.

Jack

mvvette97

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yea i wouldn't worry about it. You should be good to go.