Thread: 1985 300CD New Timing Chain = Shocking Benefits
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Old 11-24-2012, 10:24 AM
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I had the same results when I had the chain replaced on my SD several years ago. It had 10+ degrees of stretch, and was transformed with the new chain, 100k later and its still running awesome. Significant pickup and power delivery increases were what I saw with the replacement.
WOW 10° stretch!!! I'm amazed you did not need new gears with that much wear! have you measured stretch since the new chain is in?
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