I can't think of any way to cut it off that won't introduce a lot of metal
shavings into the engine. Why not just shim the tensioner and take the slack out
of the chain? If the timing chains are new and the head hasn't been cut a ton,
it should be easy.
Your timing will not be affected by that chain. The timing is controlled by the
lower chain (from the crank to the jackshaft).
To Chris: Yes, the "Evil L" is that upper bracket. And here's how bad they can
get:
http://www.gordon-glasgow.org/images/Evil_L_3.JPG
http://www.gordon-glasgow.org/images/Evil_L_4.JPG
http://www.gordon-glasgow.org/images/Evil_L_2_closeup.JPG
Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Ken Pearce
Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2001 11:13 PM
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: The "Evil L" and it's removal...
Questions questions questions...
1.) I want to remove the "Evil L" before my timing chain does the job for
me. I took off the valve cover today to inspect it, and while the knotches
worn into the bracket are only about a 1/16" deep, I don't like the idea of
metal shavings in the engine. All the timing components are almost new, I
just need to get cam tower shims when I have the $$$...
What's the best way to remove the piece of the bracket? I would rather not
remove the cam sprocket if I don't absolutely have to. If I have to cut it
with a hacksaw, I would have to stuff clean rags down the front of the
engine to prevent any shavings from falling down there. Maybe a magnet
placed directly below the sawing would help? Will the L just break off if I
put some vice-grips on it and start bending? It doesn't look like I can get
a dremel in there. :(
2.) Assuming I get the L removed, is my engine timing affected that much my
the chain being a little loose at low rpm? I guess I could check it with a
timing light at various rpm levels...
3.) I bought one of those really cool stainless steel SU carb heatshields
last year at Shasta but still haven't installed it. Has anyone installed
one of these without pulling the carbs? Every way I try to slide the
heatshield in there is blocked by something of other...
I did a little arc welding today with the throttle cable and the positive
battery terminal. Very exciting! Of all the places that cable could have
landed, it had to be on the terminal! Murphy's way of reminding me to be
more careful!
Thanks in advance,
Ken Pearce, 68-2000
Bellingham, WA
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