Timing Chain

[easye]

Hello everyone. I recently acquired a brand new long block and was looking to build it with parts off my scrap car. I'm having trouble locating a new timing chain set. I'm not sure if someone here could point me in the right direction. Not really looking to spend $1000 on the one that's on Ebay. Could I reuse the old one? The engine it'd be coming off of has high miles (230000). Am I about to be in over my head?

 

[luigisho]

Maybe. Depends on your pain tolerance. These engines might be the lowest production run from Ford that I can remember. Add in cam failures with the age and normal supply depletion..this can be a chore. Have you done a search for NOS everywhere? Maybe a car with 1/2 the miles has a timing set? Do you have a part number?

 

[easye]

I've done some searches. Part number is F6DZ6268BB. Everything just comes back discontinued. Ill just have to do some more research and see if there is alternate part numbers or anything. I appreciate the reply. I got the block for dirt cheap so I thought it would be fun to try to build it.

 

[99sho-time]

You're going to have to obtain a used timing set and make a decision. inspect the nylon wear guides pull on them slightly to make sure they won't break with just a light touch. most of the time the timing components are never worn it's just the nylon that dries out.

Ive been trying to find a company or some way to get the nylon wear guides remade as the metal bits are always fine.

 

[luigisho]

Is there a way to get replacement nylon guides to adhere to the original part? That could be a lifesaver for a lot of different models of cars/trucks

 

[99sho-time]

I've called around but ultimately gave up for now my one idea is to get them 3d scanned and printed. i just have to keep trying to ask around find ppl with such equipment.

 

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[99sho-time]

im gonna inquire

 

[luigisho]

I assume anything custom is always $$$. Post back what you find out

 

[99sho-time]

one thing is what the actual wear guides were made from and or a better material or combination of materials. I don't have much knowledge on these types of materials.
Someone said they are nylon and the internet said it's a specific type of nylon.

it's not that the original material was bad or even a failure point it's that anything with 20+ years gets dry. I have several timing pieces in my possession a couple of pieces easily broke in my hand just by washing with soap specifically the little legs that clip in the metal.

 

[luigisho]

I'm not sure about the type of nylon but those thing certainly wear out. Anyone who's had an engine open can see it. Then you can wear down to metal on metal with the chain.

 

[E1]

Hey - A heads up from a foggy memory.

Once upon a time, someone got a new block and put it in their car only to find out the new blocks were supplied WITHOUT rear main crank seal.
Owner had a difficult time finding the rear main too.

Might want to look at that feature before you go too far - just in case.