Re use timing chain?

TYTILIDIE

TYTILIDIE

METH HEAD
As some may know, I snapped my crank in half back in August. The front half didn't seem to move at all, bearings seemed fine. The back half however, did scrape the bearings up and took out two valves. Now, I looked at the valves and they seemed just fine to me but this is my machine shops testimony. So I ask, any reason I shouldn't re use my timing chain set? I was on my second tank of gas, went about 400 miles.
 
Osmosis

Osmosis

New member
Re: Re use timing chain?

Personally, I would replace the timing chain. Cheap insurance! As much as a PITA it is to install an engine on a Sy/Ty, I would hate to have to dig into the engine a 3rd time. Do it right the first time!.....or second:D
 
Six-is-Enough

Six-is-Enough

Use to do a little Boost
Re: Re use timing chain?

Change it! $50 is cheap, cheap insurance. If valves were hit then cam was stressed and chain could have stretched.
 
TYHOGG

TYHOGG

Active member
Re: Re use timing chain?

I'm with Dave on this one, with only 400 miles there is not point in replacing it.
 
AUSyTyIN

AUSyTyIN

Unbusted $#it box
Re: Re use timing chain?

On that truck, I would replace it. If it were my POS daily driver, I would reuse it. Don't risk it. $.02
 
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