Comments on: Engine Timing Function of Belts, Chains and Gears https://classicautoadvisors.com/2022/07/04/engine-timing-function-of-belts-chains-and-gears/ Blog for Classic Car Owners Thu, 29 Dec 2022 16:13:02 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Bob Scholem https://classicautoadvisors.com/2022/07/04/engine-timing-function-of-belts-chains-and-gears/#comment-1925 Thu, 29 Dec 2022 16:13:02 +0000 https://classicautoadvisors.com/?p=25655#comment-1925 In reply to James Tokarz.

Jim: If you are currently using a gear drive converting to a timing chain is certainly a DIY project, same with changing out a worn timing chain assembly. Also, with gear-drive timing there are 2 types of gear kits (1 noisy and 1 quiet) so it may just be the type of gear. I would suggest before you start any disassembly reach out to Summit or Jegs Performance Parts to determine which timing chain assembly is best for your current application (IE engine size, type of CAM, etc) as the local parts store does not have the proper expertise to match up the proper parts to your specific car. It is not wise to just change a gear or part of the timing gear or chain assembly as they work as a unit so getting the kit (including 2 gears and a chain is best). I hope this helps. Bob

]]> By: James Tokarz https://classicautoadvisors.com/2022/07/04/engine-timing-function-of-belts-chains-and-gears/#comment-1924 Thu, 29 Dec 2022 13:04:16 +0000 https://classicautoadvisors.com/?p=25655#comment-1924 Hey Bob, I have a 1973 corvette that has a timing gear(very loud hummm). I was looking to replace it with a timing chain. My question to you is 1, would my timing chain be correct if other work was done to the motor? Like an oversized cam? 2, can I just remove the timing gear and bring it to Advanced auto parts and match it to a chain? Obviously I’m not a full fledged mechanic but I am eager to take on this task. Jim

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