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Old 07-02-2018, 10:49 PM   #3
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Re: Timing chain, is this on purpose or a fluke?

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Originally Posted by Mike C View Post
ARP’s lubricant gives much more accurate torque readings than doing it dry or with Locktite. They probably expect you to use a cam bolt lock plate instead of liquid locking fluid or lock washes. That is also what I would recommend purchasing.

Not sure about your chain alignment, it looks OK to me? I never run link belt chains anymore. Rollers are just too inexpensive and seem to be better suited to long term use.
I believe you, so I ordered a locking plate and even ARP's "special" lube.

I double checked the sprockets with a straight edge. They're money, 08.25" from the same portion of the block to the front edge of the teeth.

This is all new to me, and never thought about a roller chain. Summit recommended a double chain or something like, but didn't want to concern myself with clearance, and if a standard chain was good enough for Mickey (rebuild) it's good enough for me. Then again, I replaced his chain, probably stretched to some extent (40K miles).

Thanks a bunch for the info.
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