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Old 06-06-2012, 11:05 AM
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Timing chain

I am going to be installing a new timing chain for the ol'girl If you done this before and have any suggestions I can really use your help in this thread, I would appreciate it..thanks in advance..
 
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Old 06-06-2012, 11:22 AM
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Buy a straight-up timing set, or if buying an OEM timing set be sure to ask for one for a pre '72 FE, post '72 timing sets are retarded 4 degrees.
 
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Old 06-06-2012, 09:35 PM
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Yo

What's your opinion on Summits Timing set?
 
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Old 06-06-2012, 11:49 PM
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It's a good price but i've never ran a Summit brand timing set, so i really can't say.

I'm running a Cloyes timing set on my FE, over 8yrs now without any issues.
 
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Old 06-07-2012, 02:24 AM
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If you compare the 2 they look exactly alike.
 
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Old 06-07-2012, 06:28 AM
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I have the Summit brand on one of my engines for years now without any issue. I'm sure they have a quality set branded with their name.

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Cloyes is cheap and reliable. I've never had an issue and will be available at ur local auto parts store and not have to wait a week to get from summit
 
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Originally Posted by FordmanShane
If you compare the 2 they look exactly alike.
Depends which ones you're comparing, some are all steel sets, some are all billet steel sets, and others are a combination of steel/billet steel sets.


1969 FORD 6.4L/390 Timing Chain and Gear Sets - Engine specific Timing Chain and Gear Fitment - V8 Engine Type - Double roller Timing Chain Style - SummitRacing.com
 
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Old 06-07-2012, 01:59 PM
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If you compare the cloys true roller to summits true roller, like you said the difference being different types of metal..Ill go with summit steel since the price is right. I appreciate the input fellas I'm going to get started.
 
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Old 06-09-2012, 03:06 PM
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sofar so bad

So the farther I get into this truck it looks like im going to be in it for the long run...take a look at these pictures.
 
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Old 06-09-2012, 04:50 PM
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I used a double roller from comp cams and the quality looks good but I haven't ran he engine yet.
 
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Old 06-10-2012, 07:19 PM
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so where do I get one of those things in the first picture?
 
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