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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: mshmorhun on July 19, 2006, 06:41:16 AM

Title: Timing Chain Tools
Post by: mshmorhun on July 19, 2006, 06:41:16 AM

Repair manuals recommend use of a tool to lock in the cam position and a tool to lock the flywheel when replacing the chain on an M42.  Are these essential to get the job done?

Can someone point me to a step by step article on replacing the chain?

Title: Timing Chain Tools
Post by: e9nine on July 19, 2006, 07:46:08 AM

http://www.esatclear.ie/~bpurcell/318istimingchain.html

Title: Timing Chain Tools
Post by: Febi Guibo on July 20, 2006, 01:28:37 AM

A cam position tool is available on ebay, seach for seller zdmak

Title: Good write up!
Post by: D. Clay on July 20, 2006, 09:24:21 AM

That is one of the best write ups I have seen. Like Biil and Ted say - "most erxcellent" photos!