How to Replace the Timing Chain

FordmanShane · 2012-06-05 22:04:58

I'm assuming this is what I need /w sleeve (http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/FEL0/TCS45167/02309.oap?year=1975&make=Ford&model=F-250&vi=1122938&ck=Search_timing+cover+gaskets%21s%21seals_1122938_2901&keyword=timing+cover+gaskets%21s%21seals)

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Jul 24, 2012 | 11:21 PM

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I'm assuming this is what I need /w sleeve

Jul 25, 2012 | 01:18 AM

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What? Looks like 2 and a half months since ya started this thread and ya aint got it yet?

Jul 25, 2012 | 12:13 PM

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almost there haha Its going to take even longer now...check it out I had to cut the fender it was welded to the radiator mount, so ill be at pick n pull sooner or later, I remember seeing a 74 and the front end was immaculate.

Jul 25, 2012 | 01:11 PM

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i put that exact timing chain on my 352 but it chewed on the back of the timing chain cover since the double roller was wider than stock those little chunks of metal aren't good to a motor double check fitment yet then again could of been because my cam was walking but always good to double check

Jul 26, 2012 | 11:22 AM

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I concur smoke I will check that...I did compare the 2..new with the old...not much difference in size..the old gear was a single beefy gear...are these stock

Jul 26, 2012 | 11:25 AM

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Also...what I thought was TDC I was 2 degrees off so the 2 dots wasn't lined up.. I just marked a new 0 on the harmonic balancer dose anyone approve? lol