Re: Dummy Timing Chain Install Question

Posted by fred kanter On 2010/11/12 16:13:15

To Eric,

When you say I put forth theories on nylon gears and I show you I have done no such thing, I expect more than an "OK" from you. There needs to be accountability on forums or they are almost worthless.

I agree with you, I wouldn't put nylon in my cars especailly old stock as I thing the old stock has become brittle. We have thrown out 1000's of old stock nylon sprockets.

On roller sets for Packards. Roller sets are useful on several types of engines, short stroke /hi revving, heavy duty,and exotic cam with high valve spring pressure.
Packards with their long stroke like the 356 will not be high revving thus do not need. Packards are not in HD use such as trucks.

Normal timing chains were known a "Silent Chain" vs the noisy roller chains in the early years. Luxury cars stress silence, thus the eventual market wide adoption of such.

You can have a set made at any good gear shop, the gear hob for the roller profile is standard. We have no demand for such an item and no interest in making.

Fred