, and then I finally got a Cloyes timing set and all was good. 
lunati timing chain
when i installed the cam in my last motor, i bought a gm timing chain from the dealer and there wasnt much difference in slack. it just seems like there should be a reason behind it
A couple years later, my '96 Camaro developed the "LT1 oil leak syndrome", and I pulled it down to replace seals and gaskets. Recalling what I had previously found with the Caprice's timing chain, I had a new Cloyes timing set ready. As suspected, the Camaro's OE chain had a lot of slack (the car had around 45,000 miles at the time). I bolted in the new set, and was shocked to find that the new one wasn't much tighter!!
I have no idea why this is, but it does seem to be an LT1 characteristic...
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Verdad Gallardo However, I'll make note of that crank gear part number, and if I ever have to take it apart in the future, I'll get one and throw it in.
