Double timing chain compatibility with timing chain damper
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Double timing chain compatibility with timing chain damper
Are you guys running double timing chains with the plastic damper in place above the crank gear? Any issues?
Considering a double for my new setup
Considering a double for my new setup
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If it's an LS2 or 3 the cam sensor is up negating any use of double timming chains. No to worry though, There are new heavy duty single roller timming chains that work very well. I have one in my new forged 427 with the plactic dampner. No issues.
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
Thanks for all the input so far. I have an LS1 so I won't have that issue. I thought you guys with the LS2 would provide more feedback since the LS2 had the damper installed from the factory. Most LS1 guys don't run it since it was an expensive part and is no longer made.
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other methods of installing a double roller on a LS2:
* if having problems with the cam sensor:
** remove the cam sensor and shim out (will experiment on this)
** consider installing another timing cover shim metal gasket
** careful grinding under the cover.
I have an extra timing cover that I will experiment upon and determine the best solution.
Yes, the double roller route is surely not the easiest, but it can be done. And yes, there are also great single roller chains out there. Then again, I've never taken the easiest route and my labor is free.
Again, I will post results upon completion.
* if having problems with the cam sensor:
** remove the cam sensor and shim out (will experiment on this)
** consider installing another timing cover shim metal gasket
** careful grinding under the cover.
I have an extra timing cover that I will experiment upon and determine the best solution.
Yes, the double roller route is surely not the easiest, but it can be done. And yes, there are also great single roller chains out there. Then again, I've never taken the easiest route and my labor is free.
Again, I will post results upon completion.
