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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 07:43 AM
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96 f150 timing

when should i change the timing chaing on y 96 f150 it has over 245k miles still runing good
 
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 08:19 AM
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 08:25 AM
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I would say its time to replace. You probably still have good power because the computer has advanced the timing, making up for the slack in the chain.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 01:30 PM
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96 f150 timing chain

you right, power still there and run smooth as ever
 
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 06:05 PM
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I would say its time to replace. You probably still have good power because the computer has advanced the timing, making up for the slack in the chain.
but the computer cant make up for cam timing lost from a stretched chain. . . .

i bet youll gain a lil bit of throttle response by changing it. misewell swap the cam too for one of the efi-friendly ones.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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And I recommend a double roll timing chain.
 
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