Timing chain stretch question - Moparts Forums

Register Log In Moparts Forums Unlawfl's Race & Engine Tech Timing chain stretch question

Print Thread

Timing chain stretch question #266690 03/25/09 10:42 PM 03/25/09 10:42 PM
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 69 racine,wi 7 70gtx1 OP member
70gtx1 OP member 7 Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 69 racine,wi	When i pulled the cam out of my motor, I noticed the timing chain had a tiny bit of slack in it, not 100% tight. I cant remember how tight it was when i installed it, was a while ago. Its a billet rollmaster unit, a quality piece. My question is, is this normal for timing chains, or are they supposed to be 100% tight. When i install my new cam, im wondering if i should just get a new set or would this one be good to reuse still?

Re: Timing chain stretch question [Re: 70gtx1] #266691 03/25/09 10:44 PM 03/25/09 10:44 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 15,491 the boonies aarcuda I Live Here
aarcuda I Live Here Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 15,491 the boonies	yes its very common. they stretch pretty quickly too but then they kinda stay that way for a while

Re: Timing chain stretch question [Re: aarcuda] #266692 03/25/09 10:48 PM 03/25/09 10:48 PM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,169 Virginia Beach, VA O Old School super stock
Old School super stock O Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,169 Virginia Beach, VA	i saw that in mine too.i put the oil slinger in,and it helps alot with oiling the chain. 68 cuda formula S 588" bb 5sp 70 CUDA CONVERT 500" 5SP (SUBLIME) 70 CUDA CONVERT 500" 5SP (PLUMCRAZY):TOO MUCH HORSEPOWER, IS ALMOST ENOUGH!

Re: Timing chain stretch question [Re: Old School] #266693 03/25/09 10:50 PM 03/25/09 10:50 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 10,384 Upstate NY Bigcube I Live Here
Bigcube I Live Here Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 10,384 Upstate NY	They stretch almost instantly if you have healthy springs. Jim

Moderated by Al_Alguire, Hotwheelsjr, moparts, not_a_charger, RangerDan440, tboomer

Hop To

Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.1