Thanks to ALL that replied regarding the timing gears. I did not have time
to pull the front cover off of the engine, BUT I did a quick check with the
valve cover off. The gears (at least the one I could see) looks like it's
in good shape. However, the chain has quite a bit of slack in it. It was
brought to my attention by someone that looked at it when it was for sale,
but I didn't look at it any closer. I assume it could be the tensioner
and/or the chain??
My hope is that all I have to do is put a seal/gasket kit in it. I don't
mind rebuilding the engine. However, with the timing components as pricey
as they are, maybe a swap would be a better alternative.
Ramblings of a rookie...
Mark
'69 2000
Sacramento, CA
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