I was just talking to a respected engine machine shop about a new motor for
the tiger.
He said I could buy one of the crate 5 liter motors and put the 260 front
dress and oil pan and nobody but an expert could detect the change.
We did not discuss details about which timing chain goes with which block.
This was just a first step talk about options meeting. I heard nothing that
would make me think you cannot do what you want.
The one tough thing is if you want roller rocker arms AND the stock valve
covers. This requires two gaskets or a spacer to get clearance.
Erich
----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Marrone" <itswonderful@attbi.com>
To: "Tiger List (Tiger List)" <tigers@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2002 8:58 AM
Subject: Front cover interchange
> A question for the roller cam motor guys;
>
> Can I use the Tiger 260 front cover with the aluminum water pump on a
> 302 roller block? If yes, do I need the timing chain set for the roller
> cam block or the early front cover block?
>
> I see that the timing chain sets break at 1962-1984 and 1985-1995 and I
> don't' know why. My fear is roller block uses roller cam which requires
> late timing chain set which requires late front cover. No Joy.
>
> Help!
>
> Frank (would have checked the TU site first but it appears to be down)
> B9471116
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