Timing Gears for 454's?
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Timing Gears for 454's?
Hi,
Does anyone have any experience losing the timing chains on these BBC's in boat applications?
I'm assembling bits and pieces to rebuild two Mercruiser 454's - castings 10114182 - just bought used. I'm thinking a couple of gearsets are cheap insurance, so if there is a popular choice, I'm really interested.
I lost one in a Chevelle some years back and it wasn't pretty. The Mercruiser 165 '74 straight 6 I've had for 33 years came with a billet gearset and has been flawless despite the beating, so I was surprised to see chains on these Merc BBs.
Thanks,
Does anyone have any experience losing the timing chains on these BBC's in boat applications?
I'm assembling bits and pieces to rebuild two Mercruiser 454's - castings 10114182 - just bought used. I'm thinking a couple of gearsets are cheap insurance, so if there is a popular choice, I'm really interested.
I lost one in a Chevelle some years back and it wasn't pretty. The Mercruiser 165 '74 straight 6 I've had for 33 years came with a billet gearset and has been flawless despite the beating, so I was surprised to see chains on these Merc BBs.
Thanks,