Replacing 302 timing chain
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Replacing 302 timing chain
I'm repairing my head gaskets and was told that since I was in there I should replace my timing chain. Is this true, and if it is what's the best repair manual to get all my info for 302 repair? Thanks for any info
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/1994-Ford-Truck-Bronco-Econoline-Shop-Service-Repair-Manual-CD-Engine-Drivetrain-/130741188793?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1994%7CMake%3AFord&hash=item1e70c838b9&vxp=mtr
This is the manual you want, without question. It is a copy of the factory manual. I've dealt with the seller, he's good to go.
This is the manual you want, without question. It is a copy of the factory manual. I've dealt with the seller, he's good to go.
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If you're that far into the engine, I'd definately put a new gear and chain set on it. Very low-cost thing to do, and it assures that you're cam timing is not retarded with a slack chain.
While changing the water pump on my 5.8 a couple of years ago, I snapped a bolt off in the block which required that I pull the timing cover to remove. While I was in there, I did the gear and chain set. I belive it was less than $15.00. Well worth it.
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While changing the water pump on my 5.8 a couple of years ago, I snapped a bolt off in the block which required that I pull the timing cover to remove. While I was in there, I did the gear and chain set. I belive it was less than $15.00. Well worth it.
Cheers,
JD
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You will need a puller for the crank sprocket. Make sure you put the new set on correctly. There will be instructions showing where certain marks should be etc. The one pita is when you pull that front cover, it opens up into the oil pan. Try to keep stuff from falling in. Gasket material and water will get it, so it's time for an oil change anyway, but the more you keep out, the better.
It all goes on as a unit btw. You have to have the chain and sprockets engaged to get it on. There is not enough give in the chain to do it any other way. You'll see when you get your timing set.
It all goes on as a unit btw. You have to have the chain and sprockets engaged to get it on. There is not enough give in the chain to do it any other way. You'll see when you get your timing set.
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don't even take off chain until you have all the timing marks line up beforehand. But by far is the timing chain easy. Hell of a lot easier than head gaskets....lol
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Well I'm just starting to go back together with the head gaskets so it's not over yet lol, thanks for all the info
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