drmayf
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Not new to fords, but new to the Vulcan 3.0L engine. I have replaced many from 260 to 351 v8 engines and also the big FE engines as well. All those had very little slack in the timing chain. But when I removed the timing or front cover from my Ranger, owned since new, this chain seems to have a lot of free play or slack. Engine only has 84000 miles on it. So the question is, is slack in the timing chain normal or does this puppy need to be replaced. I am that point in disassembly and installing one would be relatively easy. But if not needed...
So, what is the recommendation for me regards the chain "tension" and replacement? Is there some kind of slack measurement or ? Reply quickly as I have to order one.
Thank all ya'll
drmayf
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So, what is the recommendation for me regards the chain "tension" and replacement? Is there some kind of slack measurement or ? Reply quickly as I have to order one.
Thank all ya'll
drmayf
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drmayf
Worlds Fastest Sunbeam, period.
204.913 mph flying mile average speed
210.779 mph exit (not top) speed