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: 4 days ago Posts: 134, 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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MoonShadow	Posted Last Year
Supercharged Group: Forum Members Last Active: Yesterday Posts: 4.6K, Visits: 39.1K	I've used a lot of HF tools in my home garage. As a hobbyist I find the satisfactory. For a day to day operation I would definitely go for brand names. Hope you find a way to get that damper off soon. Are you soaking it with penetrating oil? Y's guys rule! Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts. MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi) Manchester, New Hampshire
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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 )

Pretty much anything & everything made of rubber on my 55 Tbird had to... By 55blacktie ( Last Year )

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 )

As long as a 9/16-18 adapter is included with the set, most of those... By Ted ( Last Year )

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 )

You also have to consider the quality of the tool. Most likely... By KULTULZ ( Last Year )

[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 )

I've used a lot of HF tools in my home garage. As a hobbyist I find... By MoonShadow ( Last Year )

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 )

The older dampers have been known to slip without showing an obvious... By MoonShadow ( Last Year )

The problem with movement of the timing marks only occurs with the... By paul2748 ( Last Year )

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 ( 6 Months Ago )

RE: Check Timing chain 55 TBird By KULTULZ ( 6 Months Ago )

[quote][b]KULTULZ (1/14/2026)[/b][hr] [/quote] Where... By RossL ( 6 Months Ago )

If you have a lather, you could make one out of wood. Same OD as the... By paul2748 ( 6 Months Ago )

FROM A PREVIOUS THREAD -... By KULTULZ ( 6 Months Ago )

Interesting. I hadn't seen the pilot tool before or the 239 crankshaft... By 55blacktie ( 6 Months Ago )

What I have almost always done is to start the bolts in the timing... By Hoosier Hurricane ( 6 Months Ago )

make one out of wood. By paul2748 ( 6 Months Ago )

Here's a very simple alignment tool made from a piece of aluminum if... By FORD DEARBORN ( 6 Months Ago )

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pintoplumber - You are showing a 1954 239CI FORD PASS CAR... By KULTULZ ( 6 Months Ago )

This is a 239 car engine that was in my truck when I bought it in... By pintoplumber ( 6 Months Ago )

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Going out on a limb here, but it seems to me that unless the engine is... By paul2748 ( 6 Months Ago )

[quote][b]paul2748 (1/16/2026)[/b][hr] Going out on a limb here,... By RossL ( 6 Months Ago )

Remember to align the front cover so it is centered with the... By 1946international ( 6 Months Ago )

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