Today, I finished replacing the chain guides on my 420SEL. Some were actually missing or only a small piece was left. There were sone sections down inside the open area of the open area of the head where the chain goes and the chain wore out some material of the head itself. The chain had rubbed on some of the pins and wore a groove in them. I'm suprised this engine didn't self destruct. I will post pics of this operation as soon as I upload the pics.

I had to smash the distributor cap as the screws holding it on were frozen but the cap needed replacing anyway. I also have new wires on the way.

I also found that the passenger side sprocket is off by what looks like one tooth. I'll install the tensioner and check it the offset and realign it properly. I suspect I'll need a new chain.

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Regards

Warren

Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor

Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

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Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.