One quick check is to look at the upper timing chain guide and see if the chain
has been making
contact with it. I have some comparison shots at:
http://www.gordon-glasgow.org/Images/Evil_L_3.jpg
http://www.gordon-glasgow.org/Images/Evil_L_4.jpg
http://www.gordon-glasgow.org/Images/Shimmed_Tensioner.jpg
The Belgian Roadster wrote:
> Hi List,
> As you probably know I removed the engine and gearbox to have both
> overhault and painted in the original colors.
> Now, I can't decide if I'm talking of the body or not, for a frame
> restoration.
> How many screws are to remove, where are they, what to take care off?
>
> Question for the engine overhaul!
> The engine has already been opened by someone else, but the crankshaft
> and rod clearance is to high, I'm going to fix that.
> What I want to know is, how can I see if timing chain problem(to much
> clearance) has already been done? How far should the upper and lower
> tensioner come out?
>
> Regards,
> Chris- The Belgian Roadster
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