Geonovast Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 IIRC the FSM says 1/2" is acceptable. A new chain is tight, with essentially zero slack. Even if yours is technically within spec, it's way stretched compared to a new chain. I'd replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mythreesons Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Missing a tooth or two? Do I need glasses? (Answer: Yes, I'm getting older and can't solder surface mount parts anymore with magnification. :oops: ) Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpdocdave Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 ya replace it, it would be silly not to since you're touching it anyway, it takes 5 mins to replace now, and the gear teeth look worn in the pic. the kit will come wit sprockets and a chain. probaby 50 bux tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 Not missing any teeth, sprockets are fine. I'm picking up my new chain tomorrow. Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpdocdave Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 ya no teeth missing but they're worn, you're getting a whole kit right? sprockets and chain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 no, just the chain. I'm extremely limited on funds. The old motor will end up getting rebuilt within the next few months, and will be going back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpdocdave Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 no, just the chain. I'm extremely limited on funds. The old motor will end up getting rebuilt within the next few months, and will be going back in. then i'd leave the chain alone to, i would never replace the chain without the sprockets, those sprockets wore to that chain. and they have just as many miles as that chain. replacing the chain only is just taking care of half the wear, but then changes how the new and old parts wear together. and after that, if you wanna replace the sprockets later to do it right, now you have a chain that broke in with old sprockets. if that motor isn't staying in long that chain has some miles left on it. i only like to do things once though, so i still say replace it as a kit, or leave it and run it. timing chain and sprockets are not as precise as some other gears, but i'd still do it all right once. that chain isn't gonna break anytime soon. if that motor was a keeper then it would be different, if its not a keeper as is, and you're low on money skip it all together. just one man's opinion :smart: or :nuts: who knows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Not missing any teeth, sprockets are fine. I'm picking up my new chain tomorrow. I don't think so. I was focused on the chain when I first looked, but younger eyes are sharper than mine. In your photo, at about the 8:00 o'clock position, it definitely looks like the tips are broken off several teeth on the cam sprocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 I'll have to take a look closer tomorrow before I got get it. :fs1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildman Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 no, just the chain. I'm extremely limited on funds. The old motor will end up getting rebuilt within the next few months, and will be going back in. then i'd leave the chain alone to, i would never replace the chain without the sprockets, those sprockets wore to that chain. and they have just as many miles as that chain. replacing the chain only is just taking care of half the wear, but then changes how the new and old parts wear together. and after that, if you wanna replace the sprockets later to do it right, now you have a chain that broke in with old sprockets. if that motor isn't staying in long that chain has some miles left on it. i only like to do things once though, so i still say replace it as a kit, or leave it and run it. timing chain and sprockets are not as precise as some other gears, but i'd still do it all right once. that chain isn't gonna break anytime soon. if that motor was a keeper then it would be different, if its not a keeper as is, and you're low on money skip it all together. just one man's opinion :smart: or :nuts: who knows No, you don't stand alone on that, I'll 2X that opinion :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 Upon closer inspection, the sprockets have all teeth, intact. What you guys were seeing was just bad shadowing from my camera in my oh-so-wonderful phone. I've got a 93 2.5 sitting here that might have better sprockets... if I could just get some verification that they are, indeed, the same parts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 If the cam sprocket doesn't have broken teeth, go ahead and use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mythreesons Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Well, that's a relief. I was beginning to wonder about my eye's. I even pulled the pic and ran it through some other photo software but just couldn't clean it up enough to tell for sure. Eagle, don't be too sure about the "younger eye's" unless your older than I am guessing. I pegged you for about 38 - 42 but without pictures of you or your trucks (hint!) it's just a guess. :waving: Edit: just found other hints about your age, Eagle. Never mind, your probably a little past me. (But still young at heart, Right?) Scott Holding tight to 45, cause getting older is NOT fun anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 Got the new chain on, motor all sealed up, and it's in the truck. Tomorrow I'm gonna finish bolting everything back together and hopefully take it for a test drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Good Job. :clapping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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