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07-07-2005, 03:15 PM

Mister Byrnzoil Mister Byrnzoil is offline

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Why a timing chain instead of timing gears?

seems like gears might last longer, stay in spec longer, and be less likely to break than a chain.

I have seen timing gear replacements for gasser engines...

someone please 'edumacate' me.

thx,
Robert

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