Gerard Chateauvieux wrote:
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> How much slack is too much on the 1275 timing chain?
Very little. It should be tight.
Replace it with a NON Asian made chain, new gears wouldn't hurt either.
> Also, how can you tell if a harmonic balancer is still good to use on a 1275?
If the rubber damper between the inner and outer castings is brittle,
cracked or chipped, think about a new one.
However...I have, and still am using very craked and brittle balancers
with no problems.
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