i have a 71 360 i took out of my 71 f250 crew 4x4 i'm going to use to put in my other truck i took off the timing cover and seen the chain was alittle loose i took some pics to see is this to much slop in the chain or is it still good i don't want to skip teeth and get stranded do i have the plastic coating gears?

 

Looks pretty worn to me , double rollers are pretty cheap . you'll see the difference when you install the new one .

 

From the pics it doesn't look like you have a plastic cam gear and the slop doesn't look excessive. I always try to jump the chain with my fingers. If it even looks close, I replace. Cheap compared to jumping the chain and your already there labor wise.

 

From the part number plainly visible on the cam gear, I'd say it has already had the chain/gear replaced once (at least). Looks like a steel gear to me. Chain is a bit loose, but not bad. I'd say replace it, since you're already there.

 

Would my local autozone be able to get me replacement Gears and chain? Also anything I need to be aware of when replacing with the new set?

 

Make sure you rotate your crankshaft until your timing marks line up, before making the change.

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Thanks for the link what's a good timing set to go with I see there's acouple choices anyone have a preference of which you like to use

 

Double roller chain made by any of the major cam Manf. Sunmmit racing even has a gear drive set.

 

I have used Comp cams 2108 and it is a good set for the money. As 69cj says most of the double roller name brand sets are good for your stock application.

 

I use either Cloyes Tru Roller or the Ford Racing set. No problems with either. That's what the major FE builder use the majority of the time.

 

Most of the shops that are rebuilding FE's have employees that were born after the last FE was produced. That is why you see some cam plugs installed backwards at some shops. Most FE builds are done as cheaply as possible. There are only a few specialty shops that build high performance FE engines. To say that most agree to use one brand of timing gear set is a stretch, unless they install the cheapest gear set that they can buy that will last past their warranty.

 

Well we'll just say they are very common choices then. And I was referring to the specialty shops not the shade tree garages.

 

thanks for all the replies i went with a comp cams 2108 double roller i may need some help putting it on in acouple days when i get it. i should rotate the crank until the marks line up and then switch them that's it?

 

Remember to use Loctite on the cam retaining bolt. You don't want it to come loose. I also squirt some oil on the dry chain and gears after installation. To keep the pan gasket from leaking, you can cut away the exposed pan gasket and clean the surface, then use your favorite gasket maker like the below to seal the pan to the bottom of the timing cover.
After installation, it is always a good idea to replace oil and filter. You are on your way to becoming a FE guru.

Yes, line up your timing marks before removing old set, and of course line up your timing marks on your new set before you install them.


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I'm replacing the front timing cover seal for the crank what's the best way to remove and install the new seal? I'm guessing there's a tool made for it but I don't own one what are some common things laying around that others have used instead to put the new one in?