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Old 03-19-2005, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by veg_burner
Pardon my thickheadedness but do I need to check/be concerned with the engine/cam timing, or if I check my IP timing will that tell me if the chain has any stretch?
I'm still a little unclear on the difference...
You need to know the amount of stretch of the chain so you know if its due for replacement........

if it fails at speed you will likely be shopping for another engine.
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