Shouldn't the sprockets be replaced as well, if you replace the chain? By
sprockets, I mean, the crank sprocket and cam sprocket. Was told by the
machine shop which did my machining on my 1500 that every time you modify,
upgrade, replace the timing components (like the aforementioned) you should
replace all. Just my $.02.
Kris
79 Spitty 1500
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From: Peter Mchugh[SMTP:Peter.Mchugh@faa.dot.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 1997 9:43 AM
To: Return requested; Return requested
Subject: Re: timing chain
While the chain may not need replacement all that badly...and there
are good instructions in several manuals for checking slack in the
chain, the chain tensioner probably should be changed...and since you
are in there, might as well do the chain too...
Though it takes a couple of hours, and you'll want to be particularly
careful to keep the cam and crank in propoer alignment, the job isn't
difficult.
My recent acquisition of the '76 Spitfire (for $200.00) was I believe
the result of the POs possible belief that the two timing chain
tensioner blades found in the oil pan were bearings...(He was in the
pan to recover the broken fuel pump actuator arm)...he must have
thought the rust free car wasn't worth spending a new engine on...and
gave the car up for parts.
I replaced the fuel pump, timing chain and tensioner (remove the
radiator, water pump, etc to facilitate the removal and replacement of
the chain cover, make a small "special tool out of a coat hanger for
pulling/holding the tensioner in position as you replace the cover)
and valve cover gasket. Cranked the car, which started, and we've
been driving it since.
Good luck....
Certainly the best buy I've had on an LBC.
Pete McQ
76 Spit
73 TR-6
72 GT-6
69 GT-6+ (2)
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