I recently bought a new timing chain for my 83' SD. The loose link requires me to bulge the ends to lock it in. This is something that I am not really comfortable with. I have seen links that use "e" clips instead. Where can I buy a timing chain that uses e clips? Thanks.

-Justin Lewis

If you read all these and still have any questions just hollar... but you will find that the peening is the proper way to do this.. and instructions are in these posts...

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/search.php?action=showresults&searchid=536695&sortby=lastpost&sortorder=descending

e-clips have been known to come off, with catastrophic results. Swage the link on, it's the only safe way. If you aren't comfortable doing this, have a mechanic change the chain for you.

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!

I assume that is the same message he will come up with if he reads those threads...

I recently change the chain on my 190E. I have a small aircraft maintenance shop so therefore I have all the sheet metal tools that come with the territory. I peened the pin with a rivit gun and bucking bar. Took about 5 seconds.