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FINS! |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 943 | Anyone have a recommended source for a new timing chain and gear set for a '57 Dodge w/ 325? I see several sources just wondering if anyone has bought this before..... | ||
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Expert Posts: 3768 Location: NorCal | Your 325 Poly or Hemi can use a timing set from a later LA engine (273, 318, 340, 360). I would recommend a double-row set like a Cloyes C3028. http://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/cloyes,C3028,timing+set,5756 | ||
FINS! |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 943 | Thanks, appreciate it! | ||
Powerflite |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9605 Location: So. Cal | I recommend that you upgrade to a true roller set. They don't cost a whole lot more and they will last longer. | ||
wayfarer |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 888 Location: Peoples Republic of Oregon | Be sure to verify that the sprocket that you use allows the Woodruff key to extend enough to properly drive the fuel pump eccentric. I have found many that do not extend at all and there is nothing to engage the eccentric. A new hardened pin must then be installed in the face of the gear. | ||
Powerflite |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9605 Location: So. Cal | Can you give us some examples of ones that have this problem? It is pretty difficult to determine that ahead of time. | ||
wayfarer |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 888 Location: Peoples Republic of Oregon | Sorry, I have never kept a list. I just check them when they are ready for install and then fix them if needed. I have found enough problems over the years that I finally machined a drill jig to properly locate the hole needed for the hardened pin that I press in. If it was easier (for me) to post pics on this forum I'd show you what is done. | ||
57chizler |
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Expert Posts: 3768 Location: NorCal | The only time I've heard of this being an issue was with the '87-later Magnum "short snout" cams. Since they had in-tank fuel pumps, there was no need for the fuel pump eccentric. | ||
FINS! |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 943 | I bought the Cloyes C3028 I sure hope that it allows the key to extend properly....... | ||
elimontfort |
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Regular Posts: 58 | So I installed the Cloyes C3028 this weekend and it went on without a hitch and the key extended enough to engage the fuel pump eccentric but the crank gear is up against the block. | ||
Mopar1 |
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Expert Posts: 3027 Location: N.W. Fla. | elimontfort - 2017-04-24 8:18 AM On the 331, and the 325 it sounds like, you need a spacer that looks like a wedding ring to keep the gear from locking to the block. Probably can get one from "wayfarer".So I installed the Cloyes C3028 this weekend and it went on without a hitch and the key extended enough to engage the fuel pump eccentric but the crank gear is up against the block. Edited by Mopar1 2017-04-25 7:55 PM | ||
elimontfort |
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Regular Posts: 58 | Yeah it's always something with this engine man. Thanks Mopar1 | ||
elimontfort |
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Regular Posts: 58 | Turns out the gear is not hitting the block its up against the crank as it should be. | ||
Mopar1 |
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Expert Posts: 3027 Location: N.W. Fla. | elimontfort - 2017-05-08 7:52 PM oh, I assuuuumed that you had tried to turn the crank a little & couldn't!Turns out the gear is not hitting the block its up against the crank as it should be. | ||
elimontfort |
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Regular Posts: 58 | No I just installed and and saw it was hitting. I went in sat down and thought about it and went back out and saw that my anger was unfounded. | ||
FINS! |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 943 | Glad to hear that as I had a small heart attack reading your original post Used the same set in my 325. Seems fine, worked good. | ||
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