Re: [TR] TR3B timing chain slack

[davehogye <dlhogye@comcast.net>]

I think that your standard timing chain from our main British suppliers are 
around $15 and an improved quality chain is around $45. Either choice is a 
no-brainer if you are that far into a motor. Just replace the thing, don't even 
look at the old one. 


Dave H. 

----- Original Message -----
From: "Randall" <TR3driver@ca.rr.com> 
To: "Wbeech" <wbeech@flash.net>, triumphs@autox.team.net 
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 7:27:41 AM 
Subject: Re: [TR] TR3B timing chain slack 

> What is an acceptable amount of slack in the TR3B (TCF) 
> timing chain? With all the slack on the tensioner side I can 
> measure 25mm of play. Is this OK? 

Seems high to me, but that's not the way I was taught to judge timing chain 
condition. Remove the chain from the sprockets and try to flex it sideways 
in your fingers. If it will flex more than 1/4" or so, replace it. If it 
is badly worn, then you should replace the sprockets as well. 

-- Randall 

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