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Re: Timing gears

To: Robert Sexson <rsexson@excite.com>
Subject: Re: Timing gears
Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2000 20:38:17 -0500
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net, rsexson@custom.net
Organization: Positive Earth Drivers Club
References: <23319692.977879773617.JavaMail.imail@slippery>
Robert Sexson wrote:
> 
> The timing chain, in my 1974 Midget Engine # 12C671Z/L20126, is a double
> row. The books i have show a single chain. I can not find this 12C671Z in
> any of my books. Does anyone if this is the correct engine for this car?

Yes, All 1275s used a double chain. 

> also need to know much slack should be in the chain.

ZERO! Any slack, replace it. It wouold be a good idea to replace the gears
while you are at it.

Frank

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