Timing chain

T-34 Posted 2015-04-25 2:28 PM (#476590) Subject: Timing chain Veteran Posts: 117 Location: Kättilstorp Sweden Is there anyone know of a good source for a timing chain set for a 383 1959? Magnus 57chizler Posted 2015-04-25 4:32 PM (#476599 - in reply to #476590) Subject: RE: Timing chain Expert Posts: 3780 Location: NorCal Do you want a stock replacement set or a double-row roller type? T-34 Posted 2015-04-26 12:49 AM (#476634 - in reply to #476590) Subject: Re: Timing chain Veteran Posts: 117 Location: Kättilstorp Sweden I really dont know. Is there a big difference in quality and price? 59 in Calif Posted 2015-04-26 12:07 PM (#476677 - in reply to #476590) Subject: Re: Timing chain Elite Veteran Posts: 1102 Location: Hayward, Calif Without a doubt, go with the rollar chain. As I remember, wasn't much difference in price when I did my 413, 4 -5 yrs ago. Got the parts at NAPA. Jerry T-34 Posted 2015-04-26 12:37 PM (#476680 - in reply to #476590) Subject: Re: Timing chain Veteran Posts: 117 Location: Kättilstorp Sweden Thanks for the info 60 Imp Posted 2015-04-27 8:42 AM (#476763 - in reply to #476590) Subject: RE: Timing chain Location: North Australia From my experience. Be aware that I think the early big block castings differ from the later models. Carefully check the camshaft sprocket to engine block clearance. Both of the sets I purchased interfered with my 1959 built engine block casting. First set was destroyed, second set required the camshaft sprocket back side machining to give clearance. The first set chain was stretched and the noise sounded like the worst big end bearing failure you ever heard. This was on my refreshed engine, and took a complete engine strip to find. Steve T-34 Posted 2015-04-27 1:43 PM (#476778 - in reply to #476590) Subject: Re: Timing chain Veteran Posts: 117 Location: Kättilstorp Sweden I'll keep it in mind. Thanks Steve Magnus