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| Author: | csheehy [ Thu Jan 21, 2021 8:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Roller Timing Chain - by Elgin |
There's another option out there for a roller chain that shouldn't have the same fit challenges as the Rollmaster & JP ones. Elgin makes "Premium" components that can be combined to assemble a complete set. Here are the Elgin parts you'll need...
These may be the same components for Cloyes roller chain... not sure. I can't vouch for the set yet, but mine is due tomorrow. I'll be installing this on my long-rod rebuild and will comment back here once the car's on the road this spring. Just wanted to share... I'd love to hear from anyone who installed this set! [UPDATE 02/09/2021] The link to purchase the 3-Piece Elgin Roller Timing Set is >>HERE<< No coupons, promo codes, limited offers, or group purchase - just click & buy just click & buy (shipping is free). This is a real-deal bolt-on-and-go kit with zero installation hassles like some other roller kits. Props to Paul @ Liberty Engine Parts for making it work through their vendor Monster Engine Parts! |
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| Author: | DadTruck [ Thu Jan 21, 2021 9:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roller Timing Chain - by Elgin |
Elgin Industries is a privately held US company located in Elgin IL. They are one of the part manufacturers that I worked with back in my employment days. A good company with solid systems. They manufacture valve train components: push rods, lifters, rocker arms for the OE automotive and HD truck market. They also have an extensive aftermarket parts catalogue. I believe most of the aftermarket part production is outsourced, but I also believe they are the kind of a company that would keep good tabs on outside suppliers. |
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| Author: | Greg Ondayko [ Thu Jan 21, 2021 9:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roller Timing Chain - by Elgin |
Quote: There's another option out there for a roller chain that shouldn't have the same fit challenges as the Rollmaster & JP ones. Elgin makes "Premium" components that can be combined to assemble a complete set.
Sounds Good. Where would one go to buy those part #'s?Here are the Elgin parts you'll need...
These may be the same components for Cloyes roller chain... not sure. I can't vouch for the set yet, but mine is due tomorrow. I'll be installing this on my long-rod rebuild and will comment back here once the car's on the road this spring. Just wanted to share... I'd love to hear from anyone who installed this set! Greg |
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| Author: | csheehy [ Thu Jan 21, 2021 10:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roller Timing Chain - by Elgin |
Greg - I got mine at Liberty Engine Parts, but I would think most parts stores could order these. John - that's awesome to hear! I was looking for a US or NA manufactured part - glad to hear your assessment of them. Means a lot coming from you. Thank you. |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Thu Jan 21, 2021 11:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roller Timing Chain - by Elgin |
This looks great. Thanks a bunch for sharing. Lou |
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| Author: | DadTruck [ Thu Jan 21, 2021 2:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roller Timing Chain - by Elgin |
here is a link to their part catalogue https://www.elginind.com/prostock-catalog/ They do that 'Black Ice' cryogenic treatment on site at the plant in Elgin. The Elgin Engineering Mgr is a real motor head. He drives and drag races a nearly stock and absolutely pristine '68 Pontiac GTO. The reception room at the plant has a vintage cut away small block Chevy on display. The company had a race car sponsored and entered in the Indy 500 from the 30's to the late 50's. https://www.facebook.com/ElginIndustrie ... 09/?type=3 In fact, Elgin Industries sponsored a road race through the rural streets around Elgin. from the early days of the motor industry up to the '30s http://www.kalracing.com/autoracing/Elg ... istory.htm |
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| Author: | Greg Ondayko [ Fri Jan 22, 2021 8:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roller Timing Chain - by Elgin |
Looks like you cannot buy from liberty parts unless you have an account are a business or reseller / rebuilder? I cannot access much there, but there is a warehouse location near me in Pittsburgh. Greg |
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| Author: | Reed [ Fri Jan 22, 2021 8:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roller Timing Chain - by Elgin |
Can't get them through rockauto, summit, or jegs, either. Probably need to go into a parts store and convince the counter jockey to special order them in. |
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| Author: | csheehy [ Fri Jan 22, 2021 9:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roller Timing Chain - by Elgin |
Greg & Reed - let me see if I can work something out - I'll post back soon... Trying to get a POC at Liberty or a direct vendor for you. |
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| Author: | DadTruck [ Fri Jan 22, 2021 10:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roller Timing Chain - by Elgin |
I contacted Elgin and they confirmed that they are a manufacturer and do not sell retail. Elgin gave the names and phone numbers of two of the distributors that they supply to. Liberty 855-621-4242 EPW 800-588-9608 since Csheehy was already contacting Liberty I contacted EPW. EPW does sell retail either through the phone number listed or through their web site. The EPW retail web site is http://www.PBM-Erson.com The components for the timing set, S-338, S-339, TC-168 show out of stock on the web site, per the EPW person I spoke with on the phone the individual parts can be special ordered separately or but he said it is cheaper to just by the three parts as a set, he said they have 6 of the complete timing sets in stock. The part number for the slant six timing set is T3022 it is listed as being $27.79 |
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| Author: | Reed [ Fri Jan 22, 2021 10:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roller Timing Chain - by Elgin |
Thanks Dadtruck! I ordered one. FYI- shipping was pricey- $25 for nothing but the timing set. Not large, not heavy, but it is getting hard to find slant performance parts. We'll see how it looks when it arrives. |
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| Author: | Greg Ondayko [ Fri Jan 22, 2021 12:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roller Timing Chain - by Elgin |
http://www.pbm-erson.com/Catalog/PBM/Ti ... T/PBMT3022 What is pictured here just seems to be an oe replacement. Does not look like a a double roller chain to me. Greg |
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| Author: | Charrlie_S [ Fri Jan 22, 2021 12:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roller Timing Chain - by Elgin |
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The part number for the slant six timing set is T3022 it is listed as being $27.79
I doubt that is the double roller set. Probably just the stock "silent" set, at that price
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| Author: | csheehy [ Fri Jan 22, 2021 12:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roller Timing Chain - by Elgin |
Charlie, you are correct. The PN that John had shared was indeed for the service replacement part, not the roller (I paid $116 for my set, shipping included). I'm still working on getting a contact for purchasing. |
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| Author: | Reed [ Fri Jan 22, 2021 1:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roller Timing Chain - by Elgin |
Well, if I can't cancel my order, I will let you know what shows up. Something tells me (mostly what others have posted) that it will be a stock set. Oh, well. I don't have any new slant timing sets currently. |
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