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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread timing chain #865677 02/01/08 03:45 AM Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 22 S saylracer OP Need a Spot I had my 22r completely gone through by a very good machine shop. Now that I am re-assembling it I have noticed that the new timing chain seems a little long. The old one seemed long as well. I have always heard that most of the time the chain is so tight that it is hard to get on....mine just drops on easily. Could I have the wrong one? I can see where the new one could be wrong, but the old one too.... Re: timing chain [Re: saylracer] #865678 02/01/08 06:05 AM Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 3,576 1800 acre island at the Oregon... engnbldr Roll Me Over Quote I had my 22r completely gone through by a very good machine shop. Now that I am re-assembling it I have noticed that the new timing chain seems a little long. The old one seemed long as well. I have always heard that most of the time the chain is so tight that it is hard to get on....mine just drops on easily. Could I have the wrong one? I can see where the new one could be wrong, but the old one too.... >>>*There are two versions of timing chains for this series. 1981 to 1984 is 98 links, the later 1985 to 1995 is 96 links. If you try to put the 98 link on a late engine it is a LOT long! The other way around is impossible. When all is correct we find we can set the top gear into place with our hands, they are snug but not overly tight. This is with the tensioner arm fully compressed....*EB *Beats the he** outa me!....*LOL**... Re: timing chain [Re: engnbldr] #865679 02/01/08 06:28 AM Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 22 S saylracer OP Need a Spot O.K. I counted the links and I have the 98 link chain. Truck was manufactured in March of 1984. sounds as if I have the right chain but it sure seems loose. Also is interesting to note that before I tore the motor down the old timing chain was very noisy. Any thing else that I should be looking at. Re: timing chain [Re: saylracer] #865680 02/01/08 06:32 AM Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 22 S saylracer OP Need a Spot Another question if I might. If the chain is pulled tight on the right(drivers) side how far should it deflect on the left side assuming the tensioner is left off? Re: timing chain [Re: saylracer] #865681 02/02/08 08:17 PM Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 81 North Georgia MisterZee Getting the Wheeling Fever has the engine been built before? decked perhaps? that'll change the dimensions and bring the head down. 98 Taco 4WD Moderated by  4Crawler, 4x4Wire, kewlynx  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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