Estimating timing chain wear
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• Bring the line on the damper to TDC on the timing tab. | • Bring the line on the damper to TDC on the timing tab. | ||
• Remove the distributor cap and note where the rotor is pointing- on a V8 it should be close to either #1 or #6. If it isn't, the timing has jumped, providing the timing marks are correct. | • Remove the distributor cap and note where the rotor is pointing- on a V8 it should be close to either #1 or #6. If it isn't, the timing has jumped, providing the timing marks are correct. | ||
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==Timing set types== | ==Timing set types== | ||
===Gear drive=== | ===Gear drive=== | ||
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===Chain drive=== | ===Chain drive=== | ||
| − | Unless a belt drive is used, or (like in the case of some reverse drive and inline engines) a gear drive is standard equipment, the best choice for the majority of engines/applications is to use a true roller chain and gears. | + | Unless a belt drive is used, or (like in the case of some reverse drive and inline engines) a gear drive is standard equipment, the best choice for the majority of engines/applications is to use a true roller chain and gears. Some prefer a link belt-type chain (as seen below). A chain doesn't transmit the harmonics from the crankshaft into the valve train like a gear drive, and has been found to give good service at a reasonable cost. |
===Belt drive=== | ===Belt drive=== | ||
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