Timing Chain install questions - Mustang Forum

From6to8 · 02-14-2012, 03:58 PM

What kind of chain should i get, not get? Street car only, not a race car. I know I will need a timing cover gasket and the corner oil pan gaskets as well as the lower tc seal and I will just go ahead and chain the front main seal on the tc. Is it cheaper to just buy a kit, or individually or what?

I have seen some installation instructions and seen where they used cork gaskets for the corners as I'm guessing thats what comes in the kit. Are corks fine for that, can you get better gaskets for the corners? The oil will need to be drained?

Is it a must getting to top dead center for ease of installing the gear and should TDC be gotten before the pulleys and stuff are off? Any other tidbits I need to know?

Oh forgot, as for the front main seal, would I need a mallet instead of a hammer, rubber mallet? I saw a vid where a guy used a big socket looking thing to finish getting the new seal flush.

95 Bullitt · 02-14-2012, 05:27 PM

Don't get a chain for a 94/95. Ford used a different style chain that was designed to be quieter and it is not as strong, get one for an 87-93 Fox.

I bought a Melling double roller from Pep Boys for $12, seriously. I think it is priced wrong but my buddy in Oklahoma just bought one and it was $12 also

Just point the dots on the crank and cam towards each other, and you're good and just get fel-pro gaskets from Autozone etc.

MySlow2002GT · 02-14-2012, 05:50 PM

Just take the old one off and intall the new one, no need to worry about dots... the engine will sort itself out.

modo · 02-14-2012, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MySlow2002GT

Just take the old one off and intall the new one, no need to worry about dots... the engine will sort itself out.

probably just mark its territory

From6to8 · 02-15-2012, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 95 Bullitt

Don't get a chain for a 94/95. Ford used a different style chain that was designed to be quieter and it is not as strong, get one for an 87-93 Fox.

I bought a Melling double roller from Pep Boys for $12, seriously. I think it is priced wrong but my buddy in Oklahoma just bought one and it was $12 also

Just point the dots on the crank and cam towards each other, and you're good and just get fel-pro gaskets from Autozone etc.

aren't there double rollers and single roller timing chains and one is better to get than the other?

95 Bullitt · 02-15-2012, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by From6to8

aren't there double rollers and single roller timing chains and one is better to get than the other?

Double roller from a fox is much stronger.

From6to8 · 02-15-2012, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 95 Bullitt

Double roller from a fox is much stronger.

no fitting issues from the 94/95 chains to the fox's?

cork oil pan to tc cover gaskets fine to use?

From6to8 · 02-15-2012, 05:32 AM

25.99 for the Melling at the pep boys here and looks like the one for 95 and foxs are the same price

modo · 02-15-2012, 10:14 AM

i would just use right stuff on the oil pan to timing cover and the normal felpro gasket on the timing cover itself

From6to8 · 02-15-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by modo

i would just use right stuff on the oil pan to timing cover and the normal felpro gasket on the timing cover itself

right stuff???

modo · 02-15-2012, 12:01 PM

http://www.parkeryamaha.com/permatex...tmaker7oz.aspx

just on the pan instead of the cork. you will still need the front oil seal etc

MySlow2002GT · 02-16-2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by From6to8

right stuff???

Is the good stuff

From6to8 · 02-16-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MySlow2002GT

Is the good stuff

Should I spend 73 bucks after taxes on a ford racing timing chain set or just go to pep boys , autozone, or napa and get a good double roller for maybe 45 bucks at the most?

non race car, nice street weekend driver

95 Bullitt · 02-16-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by From6to8

Should I spend 73 bucks after taxes on a ford racing timing chain set or just go to pep boys , autozone, or napa and get a good double roller for maybe 45 bucks at the most?

non race car, nice street weekend driver

Dude, just go get the Melling Double Roller at Pep Boys. Melling makes good $hit there is nothing wrong with it.

MySlow2002GT · 02-17-2012, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by From6to8

Should I spend 73 bucks after taxes on a ford racing timing chain set or just go to pep boys , autozone, or napa and get a good double roller for maybe 45 bucks at the most?

non race car, nice street weekend driver

Get the Melling from the local auto parts store.

From6to8 · 02-17-2012, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MySlow2002GT

Get the Melling from the local auto parts store.

25 sure sounds better than 69 espcially if they are in the same ball park as far as quality lol

95 Bullitt · 02-17-2012, 09:29 AM

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25 sure sounds better than 69 espcially if they are in the same ball park as far as quality lol

There is probably no difference.

02-14-2012, 03:58 PM	#1
From6to8 95-6to8,converted Saleen Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: charleston, sc Posts: 1,069	Timing Chain install questions What kind of chain should i get, not get? Street car only, not a race car. I know I will need a timing cover gasket and the corner oil pan gaskets as well as the lower tc seal and I will just go ahead and chain the front main seal on the tc. Is it cheaper to just buy a kit, or individually or what? I have seen some installation instructions and seen where they used cork gaskets for the corners as I'm guessing thats what comes in the kit. Are corks fine for that, can you get better gaskets for the corners? The oil will need to be drained? Is it a must getting to top dead center for ease of installing the gear and should TDC be gotten before the pulleys and stuff are off? Any other tidbits I need to know? Oh forgot, as for the front main seal, would I need a mallet instead of a hammer, rubber mallet? I saw a vid where a guy used a big socket looking thing to finish getting the new seal flush. __________________ 95 V6 converted GT/SALEEN. Trick Flow heads, E cam, FR 1.6 Roller Rockers , Edelbrock Performer RPM 2 intake, 24 lb injectors, Mac shortie headers, Basani X-pipe with 2 chamber flowmasters, 3.55 gears, MSD 6AL with coil, subframe connectors, Mac Rear UCA'S/LCA'S, Hotchkis Caster Cambers, 18x9 and 18x10 inch saleen wheels with 265 35's on front and 295's on rear. Last edited by From6to8; 02-14-2012 at 04:09 PM.

02-15-2012, 05:32 AM	#8
From6to8 95-6to8,converted Saleen Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: charleston, sc Posts: 1,069	25.99 for the Melling at the pep boys here and looks like the one for 95 and foxs are the same price __________________ 95 V6 converted GT/SALEEN. Trick Flow heads, E cam, FR 1.6 Roller Rockers , Edelbrock Performer RPM 2 intake, 24 lb injectors, Mac shortie headers, Basani X-pipe with 2 chamber flowmasters, 3.55 gears, MSD 6AL with coil, subframe connectors, Mac Rear UCA'S/LCA'S, Hotchkis Caster Cambers, 18x9 and 18x10 inch saleen wheels with 265 35's on front and 295's on rear.

02-15-2012, 10:14 AM	#9
modo That Guy Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: In a house Posts: 9,812	i would just use right stuff on the oil pan to timing cover and the normal felpro gasket on the timing cover itself __________________ 93 GT 66 Coupe

02-15-2012, 12:01 PM	#11
modo That Guy Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: In a house Posts: 9,812	http://www.parkeryamaha.com/permatex...tmaker7oz.aspx just on the pan instead of the cork. you will still need the front oil seal etc __________________ 93 GT 66 Coupe

02-14-2012, 05:50 PM	#3
MySlow2002GT Engine Tech N00b Join Date: May 2003 Location: Next to a mountain Posts: 43,585	Just take the old one off and intall the new one, no need to worry about dots... the engine will sort itself out.