[Healeys] timing chain

[richard mayor]

As far as I can determine, ALL of the usual sources for Healey parts sell the
cheap timing chains ($10.00) with the "County" label. Another common brand
is/was Rolon made in India also selling for about $10.
Because I race my Healey I use Renold timing chains. They are made in France
and they are the best. 6 cylinder Healeys use the same chain as TR6s, so I buy
my Renold timing chains from The Roadster Factory (a big source for Triumph
parts). They cost about $54.00. I believe that Renold invented the roller
chain about a zillion years ago. Also, the timing chain tensioners in the 6
cylinder engines say Renold on them so they were OEM in the 50s and 60s.

Richard Mayor
BN7L-466  Vintage Racer
Portland, Oregon


> Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:06:20 -0700
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net
> Subject: [Healeys] timing chain
>
> Last time I took the engine apart the timing chain seemed fine.
>
> I am doing some more work on the engine and was wondering if I should
> replace the timing chain.
>
> Which company makes the best one?
>
> Thank you,
> John Spaur
> '62 BT7
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