How much slack in a 289 timing chain?

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Fredo

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I have a 66 Mustang with a 289 and I took off the oil pan to put in a new rear main seal and noticed I have about 1/2" of play in my timing chain. Does anyone know what the spec is? This seems like a bit much?

 

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It really is not that much, especially if it is an OEM type of chain.

 

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for the price of a chain,just replace it while your in there.

 

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1/2" is the maximum.

 

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Thankyou, I think I will go ahead and replace it to be safe.

 

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mustangdave said:

1/2" is the maximum.

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I think I saw " 1/2 inch maximum" in one of my early Mustang manuals, so I agree.

 

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Whats the best timing chain to go with? I have heard that double rollers are good? Any specific brand good?

 

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Pretty much any double roller is good, mostly a matter of brand preference. I used the edelbrock one.

 

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Cloyes, and they make either the Summit or Edelbrock chain, but I'm not sure which.

 

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My philosophy is that if you can see the chain, replace the chain. It's too much work not to.

 

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Max, that sounds like effective, simple thinking. I like it. Why bother thinking about whether you should replace it and worrying about it later. Just do it.

 

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Max Power said:

My philosophy is that if you can see the chain, replace the chain. It's too much work not to.

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I'll give you an AMEN on that