Re: Timing Chains

From: pat sykes (mpsykes@erols.com)
Date: Fri Mar 13 1998 - 20:30:32 EST


do you know if they make em' for 88' V6?
-m sykes

JT McBride wrote:

> I would recommend using the MP heavy duty dual-row timing chain as a
> replacement for the stock HiV when it's worn out. The MP chain uses
> bicycle-like links that have rollers to reduce friction, and with the
> double-wide links are plenty strong. One nice feature is having three
> keyways cut in the crankshaft end gear, allowing you to set up the cam
> at +/- 4 degrees, or at stock timing. With this feature, and offset
> woodruff keys, you could achieve cam timing in one degree increments
> from minus 6 to plus 6 degrees. And it's stronger than a bolt-adjustable
> cam sprocket. Nice to know I could.
>
> Oh - Mobil One does work. Remarkably clean inside the engine at 135,000 mi.
> I change the oil about every 6000 miles, 8000 on the outside, 4000 after
> a lot of dusty offroad use.
>
> It's a happy truck now.
>
> Jim



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