1968 Timing chain suggestions

[68 special]

Well, One of my winter projects of replacing the water pump went farther south,..

One of the bolts was froze up, so sprayed it with penetrating oil for a few days , went back to remove it and "snap", about 2" of bolt and no threads.

Ok, removed the timing cover, bought a stud extractor after countless attempts with vise grips. Now it's broke off flush with the block. Time to get out the drill...

While I'm trying to figure that out, I give the timing chain a look and take some measurements and the chain deflects about 5/8" measured from a reference point on the block. Should only defect about 1/2"..

So,what timing sets has anyone used??? I found this thru CJ Pony and looks interesting. It looks like it is "chainless"..

http://www.cjponyparts.com/comp-cams-gear-drive-289-302-351w/p/4120/

Any thoughts???

Bret

 

[CougarCJ]

That is called a "gear drive", they add a distinct sound to the engine. Some like it, I don't particularly care for the whirring sound.

I would get a true roller timing chain, NAPA sells them.

 

[dalorzo_f]

IMHO for the ricer crowd..

Common anti-gear comments: sound funny and have hear anecdotal info they suck a bit more power as the gears have friction, some say yes, some no.

Common pro comments: Sound cool, more accurate timing, no chain stretch, less likely to jump a tooth...

Coke vs. Pepsi

 

[robert campbell]

true roller!!

Rob

 

[dalorzo_f]

+1 I use Cloyes

http://cloyes.mycarparts.net/products/Cloyes-C-3014K?product_application_id=2772729334

Replace the gears with the chain...