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Author:  spldart [ Thu Aug 21, 2003 9:02 pm ]
Post subject:  What a quarter million miles does to a timing chain :eek:
http://67.10.210.195:91/oldtimingset.avi

http://67.10.210.195:91/newtimingset.avi
^ in divx and quite tiny file sizes

Also threw in a new distributor.
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To much shaft movement in every axis :eek:
And some new tires
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The very next morning I took this car to Memphis Tn. 10 hours from my home ;)
Love these old /6s
Author:  Pierre [ Thu Aug 21, 2003 9:16 pm ]
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Your new timing set looks awfully tight to me, the new one I put on isn't as floppy as your old timing set but if I had to guess I'd say there is an inch of play (wiggling up and down, none back and forth), maybe a bit less.
Author:  spldart [ Fri Aug 22, 2003 7:21 pm ]
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Hrm...
Well. It was about a perfect fit. Tightening the cam sprocket brought it right to tight but no binding. I'm sure now that I've put about 2K on it that it's broken in a bit and can flop just a tad if I were to open it back up and do so. :dunno:
Author:  DusterIdiot [ Fri Aug 22, 2003 10:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Been there seen that....
Yep the old one looked pretty typical of an 'old timer' ready to put you off about 10 degrees...the new one looks a bit tight, but it should wear in pretty quickly.

Depending on the year of vehicle, the new generic distributor might have a slightly better curve than your old one.

-D.Idiot
Author:  spldart [ Sun Aug 24, 2003 8:06 am ]
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Car is a 73 Dodge Dart Sport.
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