charged 434

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i have a lsx block, and i bought a ls2 conversion kit from scoggin dickies. now the building is putting the motor together and the top sprocket will not stick out far enough. it doesnt align with the crank spocket. is this the correct timing chain. he also said it will b very loose. how do i fix it

parts@sdpc

Something is awry here! We have used this kit on dozens of engines here.
Shoot me a PM and I will you first thing in the morning to see if can figure this out.

Beau@SDPC

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You mean that the top sprocket will not line up with the bottom sprocket on the crankshaft? It would have nothing to do with the chain itself really, it would be either the cam tunnel/camshaft or the crank. Let me know what you find out.

Sales2@Texas-speed

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Is it a double roller chain set or single? How old is your LSx block?

The "1st generation" LSx blocks had issues with the double roller sets and the bolts they supplied with the cam retainer plate interfering. On the new generation LSx blocks that issue was corrected with a different style bolt being supplied.

charged 434

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the block is a couple years old. i think it was some of the first blocks made. i am just getting around to building it. i think it is a single chain. it is from scoggin dickies ls2 conversion kit. i just wasnt sure if the timing chains were t

Beau@SDPC

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The original blocks did have some very interesting issues. If you can somehow get a picture of what you are talking about, I am sure we can figure something out.

charged 434

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i will try to get some pictures today. i couldnt get a hold of him yesterday. thanks for the help. i think this block is a piece of junk

Sales2@Texas-speed

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Not a piece of junk, just quirky

charged 434

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we put a stock timing set on it tonight and it works great. the cam sprocket on the new one must not be centered correctly. so hopefully scoggin dickies will get me a new one. i am ready to get this little motor done. tired of it allready

cubezilla

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I have a LSX block as well, i bought it in May 09, which timing set will i need???
Is their any way to tell if you have a first series Lsx or newer one???

charged 434

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i think u can run any LS style timing set. and i dont know how to tell if the block is newer or older

Sales2@Texas-speed

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charged: Were you trying to run a double roller when you had the clearance issues, or was it a single?

Beau@SDPC

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They were using a single row chain from our LS2 conversion kit. It seems they had some problem with it allowing improper tension on the chain in between revolutions of the crank/cam gear.

We are getting it taken care of!

charged 434

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john thanks for the help. scoggin dickies are sending me a new chain set. thanks again to them.