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Engine Timing chain and sprocket removal/installation

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  • Start date Start date Mar 20, 2018

Misfit84

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What are the proper steps for removal/install for timing chain and sprockets on a 302 Windsor small block?
 

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wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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In the tech/how to threads there is a head/cam/intake thread, in there are institutions for installing a cam, if you need insts on the timing cover it's in there too
https://www.stangnet.com/mustang-fo...onic-balancer-removal-and-replacement.898122/
 

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Thanks, after removing timing cover I've noticed there's slack in the timing chain.
 

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How many miles? No matter, replace it.
 

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about 125,000.
 

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Just replace it with a good double roller chain and sprockets and your good to go
 
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