Or cheaper and still better than the stock system
is to graft an a+ timing chain tensioner onto the A
series motor.
I have this on my 1380 Bugeye along with an A+
timing cover (so I can do the timing easily). I can't
remember if I did both of neccessity or by choice.
Be wary of the adjustable timing systems. All the
ones I have seen have the grub screws right in close
to the shaft - the worst place for them from an
enginnering point of view (maximises error, maximises
stresses).
Considering how infrequently you actually change
the cam timing you have to consider this a serious
luxury that only makles sense after you nearly every other
goodie.
By all means go belt timing if you like to spend money
and have the coolest sounding parfts, but my advice is to
pass on the adjustable ones even then.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From "Roger Cotting" <rbc at ili.net>
To: "Geoff Branch" <branch@valinet.com>
Cc: "Spridgets@Autox.Team.Net" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2000 3:56 AM
Subject: Re: timing chain
> If you want to upgrade in this area, you can get a timing belt system from
Mini
> Mania or other places. I think they sell two kits adjustable and
nonadjustable. The
> adjustable one lets you degree in any cam without removing the engine
(just the
> radiator). The belt system doesn't allow as much slop in the system, which
is good!
>
> Roger Cotting
> 60 Bugeye 2
> 73 Midget
> 80 TR8
> 95 Mitsu 3000Gt
>
> Geoff Branch wrote:
>
> > Can anyone tell me the condemning limits on a 1275 timing chain and
sprockets?
> > I'm in there anyway, and wonder if I should replace them. Also anyone
have any
> > thoughts on the adjustable sprocket set sold by the usual suspects?
> >
> > Geoff Branch '74 Meejit (sleeping)
> > '72 Innocenti Mini (spread out on the garage
floor)
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