the guide is there to keep the chain from slapping about , which put a lot
of shear stress on the end of the jack shaft, and they are known for
breaking in that area. Use the guide you can weld a gusset on the guide so
it won't break. Or don't use it and then i can sell you another jackshaft.
Mike Kerr
Roadster Restoration
3730 Todrob LN.
Placerville CA. 95667
Ph.# 530-644-6777
Fax# 530-644-7252
E-mail: mikekerr@innercite.com
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-----Original Message-----
From: Jeanette Mehl <waterback@worldnet.att.net>
To: ROADSTER LIST <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, July 07, 1999 4:58 PM
Subject: Re: timing system
>jOn,
>
>I read the same thing. The part is prone to failing and ends up in the oil
>pan. I believe I read this in the "Rally Enterprises" catalog insert, and
>again on a tech page by Thomas Walter. I'm going to do my timing set this
>coming winter and I'll not use that part. There is a lot of information out
>there to be found by going through the LINKS and checking tech pages.
>Thanx to all who help in this way.
>
>Dave. SRL 311-10444
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <jawalker@zcentral.com>
>To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 1999 4:00 PM
>Subject: timing system
>
>
>> after replacing half of my timing components, i have been told that on my
>U-20
>> i really don't need the smaller timing guide (the little L-shaped
thing) -
>that
>> it will probably break off after 500-1000 miles anyway.
>>
>> can anybody support the validity of this? should i replace the part and
>put it
>> on anyway? or is it just as smart to leave it off?
>>
>> thanks
>>
>> jOn Walker
>> 68 2000
>>
>> Creative Director
>> Zcentral.com
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