[DeTomaso] Timing chain, gear sets and thrust plates/bearings

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/13/08 12:30:18 PM, pantera at fastcat.se writes:

> I'm thinking of a double roller chain but I'm not sure about the complete 
> configuration
> regarding thrust plates/bearings. The only thrust plates I found at Summit 
> was a kit for $104. Do I need that kind of kit?
> 
That kit is for roller tappet cams, and is only needed under certain 
circumstances with them. Further, the kit need some machining done to the block or cam 
sprocket to allow it to fit in the space provided. For a hydraulic or solid 
flat-tappet cam, you only need the chain and its sprockets- and the sprockets 
are normally included. The only recommendation is to avoid buying only by 
price: the cheaper double row chain sets are made in India or Taiwan, not normally 
known for being 351-C experts nor for long-lived parts. Stick with Cloyes or 
Edelbrock for reliability. Good luck- J DeRyke


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