timing chain problems- 390 FE
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timing chain problems- 390 FE
so my timing chain started slapping the timing cover on my 390FE, can I leave the engine in the truck and replace it or will I have to pull the engine?
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Easy to replace "in truck".
Here's a tip, use a timing set from a pre-72 truck. That set's cam timing is "straight up" instead of four degrees retarded like the later sets. The retard was done for emission compliance and cut performance a little.
Here's a tip, use a timing set from a pre-72 truck. That set's cam timing is "straight up" instead of four degrees retarded like the later sets. The retard was done for emission compliance and cut performance a little.
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Installation tool (rent or buy)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moroso-61744-Universal-Harmonic-Balancer-Damper-Installation-Tool-w-Adapters-/330958766252?hash=item4d0eae00ac&vxp=mtr
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