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Re: Timing Sprockets- Answers!!!!

To: "Dave Stoll" <dgstoll@gwi.net>, <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Timing Sprockets- Answers!!!!
From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
Date: Fri, 17 May 2002 17:47:28 -0400
Dave,

Can you say "jump start". Better take the wheels with you too :)

Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Stoll" <dgstoll@gwi.net>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 17, 2002 10:12 AM
Subject: Timing Sprockets- Answers!!!!


> With info provided by Brian Hollands-
>
> The timing chain is metric - ISO 06B-2
> This is a metric #35 Chain
> Metric sprockets are readily available from Martin Sprocket and Gear
through
> most industrial power transmisson supply houses.
>
> The rollers on the metric  chain are .250 OD
> The rollers on standard #35 chain is .200 OD
> Both chains have the same pitch - 3/8"
>
> The crank sprocket bored to size with keyway and hub shaved off is approx.
> $80 for a single sprocket, orders of quanity like (10) would have a
> discount.
>
> The 40 tooth jackshaft sprocket is a little oddball and single price bored
> and keyed with hub shaved off is $200 again, quanity will reduce.
>
> I am assuming the 24T jackshaft sprocket will be priced similar to the 20T
> crank sprocket.
>
> Someone needs to measure the counter bore and holes in the cam sprocket
and
> Martin would be able to quote a price.
>
> I would be willing to work with someone who has the funds to try this
> approach.  If someone whats to send me a camshaft sprocket (an old one) I
> can measure and draw a print for manufacturing.
>
> Being an unemployed 1600 owner I can not take this any further without
> someone willing to get financially involved.  I think a good route to go
> would be to buy a 20t crank and 40t jackshaft set and try it out.
>
> Contact me off list if you are willing to invest $300 in developing a
> replacement for the current system.  I have the name of a "motorhead"
> working inside Martin who could be helpful.
>
> In the mean time, I'm going camping this weekend and won't be reading the
> list from 12:00 noon eastern time to Sunday evening..
> (and I'm hiding the keys to my roadster as the teenagers are home alone
this
> weekend with no car...)
>
> daveS
>
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