Check Timing chain 55 TBird

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Check Timing chain 55 TBird

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RossL	Posted Last Year
Supercharged Group: Forum Members Last Active: Last Month Posts: 105, Visits: 7.2K	I want to check the orientation and condition of my timing set. Unless it looks brand new I will just replace it. Can anyone tell me the size of the bolt holding the crank pulley? Do I have to remove the radiator or oil pan to remove the timing cover?
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Check Timing chain 55 TBird By RossL ( Last Year )

Are you missing the bolt or just want to know socket size? The socket... By 55blacktie ( Last Year )

[quote][b]55blacktie (12/10/2025)[/b][hr] Are you missing the bolt... By RossL ( Last Year )

[quote][b]RossL (12/11/2025)[/b][hr] You had the damper rebuilt? I... By Ted ( Last Year )

[quote][b]Ted (12/11/2025)[/b][hr] [quote][b]RossL... By RossL ( Last Year )

[quote][b]RossL (12/11/2025)[/b][hr] Does the rubber dry out and... By Ted ( Last Year )

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You will have a lot more room to work if you remove the radiator. You... By paul2748 ( Last Year )

Removed the radiator, used a 13/16" socket with an impact wrench and... By RossL ( Last Year )

You should not have any problems using the correct puller; however,... By 55blacktie ( Last Year )

[quote][b]55blacktie (12/15/2025)[/b][hr] You should not have any... By RossL ( Last Year )

Can I use a generic install tool like this one, or do I need a... By RossL ( Last Year )

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I tried the correct tool from Hills Thunderbird. I was using the... By RossL ( Last Year )

Ross, I'm sorry that you're having difficulty removing the dampener;... By 55blacktie ( Last Year )

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[quote][b]RossL (12/17/2025)[/b][hr] I tried the correct tool from... By RossL ( Last Year )

Although I make a conscious effort to watch my language when around... By 55blacktie ( Last Year )

An impact wrench typically helps with the damper removal process.... By Ted ( Last Year )

[quote][b]Ted (12/18/2025)[/b][hr] An impact wrench typically... By RossL ( Last Year )

I could not remember what my puller looks like, so I just retrieved it... By 55blacktie ( Last Year )

After trying a few options, I decided to use an Oscillating Multi Tool... By RossL ( Last Year )

I hope you already had the oscillating tool. considering your success... By 55blacktie ( Last Year )

[quote][b]55blacktie (12/19/2025)[/b][hr] I hope you already had... By RossL ( Last Year )

I thought the oscillator looked like something from Harbor Tool. If I... By 55blacktie ( Last Year )

[quote][b]55blacktie (12/19/2025)[/b][hr] I thought the oscillator... By RossL ( Last Year )

The new puller looks stouter to me as well. By 55blacktie ( Last Year )

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The Casco tool made the difference. I talked to someone that uses the... By RossL ( Last Year )

Just my opinion, but there might be things going on that you can't... By 55blacktie ( Last Year )

[quote][b]55blacktie (12/20/2025)[/b][hr] Just my opinion, but... By RossL ( Last Year )

I used Damper Dudes because Ted Eaton recommended them. By 55blacktie ( Last Year )

[quote][b]55blacktie (12/20/2025)[/b][hr] I used Damper Doctor... By RossL ( Last Year )

Thanks for pointing this out. Damper Dudes is correct. By 55blacktie ( Last Year )

I recommend Damper Dudes, not Damper Doctor. There is a difference.... By Ted ( Last Year )

I was just about to double-check who did the work, but not necessary... By 55blacktie ( Last Year )

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I've never done a T-Bird so I wasn't aware of that. Thanks! By MoonShadow ( Last Year )

Play is a little less than 1/2". I plan to replace it and get the... By RossL ( Last Year )

[quote][b]RossL (12/22/2025)[/b][hr] Play is a little less than 1/2".... By Ted ( Last Year )

I was watching the Mummert video in the rear seal replacement. Is... By RossL ( Last Year )

In lieu of having a centering sleeve to assist in installing the... By Ted ( Last Year )

Shout out to Damper Dude fast turn around, great work, fair... By RossL ( Last Month )

RE: Check Timing chain 55 TBird By KULTULZ ( Last Month )

[quote][b]KULTULZ (1/14/2026)[/b][hr] [/quote] Where... By RossL ( Last Month )

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FROM A PREVIOUS THREAD -... By KULTULZ ( Last Month )

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make one out of wood. By paul2748 ( Last Month )

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[quote][b]paul2748 (1/16/2026)[/b][hr] Going out on a limb here,... By RossL ( Last Month )

Remember to align the front cover so it is centered with the... By 1946international ( Last Month )

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