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By Florida_Phil - 6 Years Ago
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I am using a Roll Master Double roller timing chain in my new motor. When I installed it and turned the engine over by hand, I noticed the chain made a tiny clicking noise when the chain and gear meshed. It went away after a while. When I tighten down he crankshaft balancer, the tiny noise returned. The chain is tight and the cam degreed perfectly. The front cover is on the engine now. Should I worry about this?
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By 57RancheroJim - 6 Years Ago
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I've had that happen on a few different engines and I think it just takes a few rotations for the chain to center it's self on the gears. If it doesn't go away after that I would worry. I soak my chains in oil for a day before installing then pour oil on it again after installing..
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By Ted - 6 Years Ago
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Did you check that both gears were running parallel to each other? If crooked or not straight in alignment with each other, the chain can make some noise.
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By Florida_Phil - 6 Years Ago
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Yes I did and they looked to be inline. I pored oil on the chain and the noise seemed to go away. I have the heads on now and the valves adjusted. I can't feel or hear anything strange when I turn the engine over by hand.
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