Cam chain clearance to block
07-13-2018, 06:52 PM
#61
Registered
I had cloyes chains i installed in 2012. By 2016, around maybe 100 hours if that, and they were stretched out like a cheerleader on prom night. Replaced with rollmasters that come with the german made iwis chains. I think the howards ones crude intentions mentioned also come with the german made chain..
Just ordered the CS2095 ( gen 6) from Mart at engine pro, in MI .$107.43 + shipping
616-247-6572
Will see how much grinding I need to do or if it'll fit under a gen 5 cover?
Last edited by Mohavvalley; 07-13-2018 at 06:55 PM.
01-01-2019, 08:56 PM
#62
Registered
iTrader: (2)
Some Funny Stuff in this post. So Baja Rooster, how did it turn out? I'm building a 548 and a Mag454 both with Roll Masters. It's a **** hair close to the block but like many just needed to be groomed. LOL. In the end i'm happier running double rollers as i'll be firing and listing the engines for sale. I did buy one of the deep timing chain covers for the double roller but really didn't need it. Still clears. Hope all is well and Happy New Year.
01-01-2019, 09:47 PM
#63
Some Funny Stuff in this post. So Baja Rooster, how did it turn out? I'm building a 548 and a Mag454 both with Roll Masters. It's a **** hair close to the block but like many just needed to be groomed. LOL. In the end i'm happier running double rollers as i'll be firing and listing the engines for sale. I did buy one of the deep timing chain covers for the double roller but really didn't need it. Still clears. Hope all is well and Happy New Year.
01-02-2019, 05:37 AM
#64
Gold Member
Gold Member
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Olmsted Falls,Ohio Marblehead,Oh
Posts: 11,634
Likes: 0
Received 204 Likes
on
132 Posts
Make sure you are not bind at the retainer, install the cam gear with plate and bolts and spin by hand, I found with my cam and rollmaster that the Torrington bearing was "crushed" and was binding when spun, do not do this with chain and use crank bolt to turn over.. I had dart blocks no clearance issues at the block, or even the cover, just the bearing, I later found out there are 2 different retainers, I am sure MT Joe will remember this.
01-02-2019, 11:05 AM
#67
Geronimo36
Gold Member
Agreed. It could be why there was wear on the retaining plate (shiny). Shouldn't really be any wear on them at all. it's a sign that the torrington bearing was not rolling properly.
Platinum Member
01-02-2019, 03:47 PM
#69
Gold Member
Gold Member
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Olmsted Falls,Ohio Marblehead,Oh
Posts: 11,634
Likes: 0
Received 204 Likes
on
132 Posts
No, it was not, the plate in the video was example plate that was in old engines from cam touching. its been a few years but the bearing was already on the sprocket when I got it if I recall. The plates in the video were not ever used on the new engines, I had new ones. we used old ones to figure the issue out.
