Timing chain selection
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Timing chain selection
This was posted in the Bronco thread but probably needs to be here. I want to replace original 172,000 miles timing chain and gears and would appreciate your expert suggestions for my first ever t-chain replacement. The crank rocks 8 degrees or 1/2 inch. The selection of replacement timing chain/gears at the parts store web sites is overwhelming. I want to keep it all stock and drive it a long time. No challenging uses other than trailer towing four wheelers. The previous owner gave me the oil change receipts showing changes every 3K since new and the miles were almost all highway so do I need the chain that is for closer gears? Oil pressue on mechanical guage is good. Silent or roller? Single or double? Iron or steel? Ford lasted 172k so might it be best? What brand is best? What brand to avoid? As you can tell, I want to do it right the first itme. Anything else? What special tools will I need? Sorry about the long post, just lots of question. Thanks.
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From: Williamson, NY
A lot of people go with the double roller design and I have not heard anyone brand is better than another. I have used Cloyes and Edelbrock w/o any problems.
Jim
Jim
Last edited by TigerDan; May 14, 2006 at 05:51 PM. Reason: Removed "for sale" from post
