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Opened my 64's 292 basically for new seals & gaskets - it ran good but leaked in alot of places.
Pulled the timing cover today.
The chain & gears don't look too worn but I have about 1/4" of flex in the chain.
Is this too much or can I leave it in there?
Thanks
1964 F 100 LWB Roller 5.0 & T-5
2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ
2009 Harley FXSTB Night Train
"I still have a Y block - it's just not in anything yet."
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Shop manual says that if the slack exceeds 1/2" then replace timing chain.
Tero from Nurmijarvi, Finland56 Country Sedan, 61 F-100, 61 F-600, 55 F-620, 52 Mercury
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On timing chain slack. Does it matter when checking it, whether it's on the tension or slack side of the chain?
Paul
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PF Arcand (7/4/2010)
On timing chain slack. Does it matter when checking it, whether it's on the tension or slack side of the chain?Yes. You always check the cam timing while rotating the engine in the direction it normally turns (CW when looking from the front). This insures that the camshaft via the timing chain is preloaded or tensioned in the same direction as when the engine is running.
  Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)
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Straight edge on the chain over the sprockets, push with a screwdriver - I have about 3/16"?
1964 F 100 LWB Roller 5.0 & T-5
2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ
2009 Harley FXSTB Night Train
"I still have a Y block - it's just not in anything yet."
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