Still never had a problem with them. (Even when Wayne at APS was building
engine...back in the late 80's and early 90's with Cloyes and other
brand-name chains...never had a problem with them.)
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of B1LLYW@aol.com
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2004 7:21 AM
To: aol@dakota-truck.net
Subject: Re: DML: Timing Chain Question
In a message dated 2/27/2004 7:16:02 AM Eastern Standard Time,
fasstdak@hotmail.com writes:
> Huh? I've used Cloyes over the years on not only Mopar engines...but
> many others. Never had a problem with them (mine has well over 30K on
> it). CompCams, Edelbrock, and Mopar also work well.
>
> The factory tensioner is a good idea as even the brand new blocks have
> "slop" in them causing any new chain to be slightly looser than
> normal.
>
> - Bernd
>
First-hand visual experience, Bernd. Not KRC experience for anyone who is
wondering by the way. We'll never touch a Cloyes chain in our shop. This
has
been with friends in the last couple of years. All small block Chevvies.
One motor we were doing routine maintenance on. Took a look at the chain
and
the links were actually starting to come apart. Another motor - boom. Took
a look at it and the chain was in pieces. Third motor, different engine
builder, boom. Chain was coming apart. All Cloyes chains. All built by
reputable, professional engine builders.
Bill White - KRC Performance
'95 Dakota CC 4x2 - 408 is done, truck isn't
'03 Ram 1500 QC 4x4 Hemi Off-Road
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