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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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timing chain tension

so I installed my cam and timing set today and was just wondering how tight the chain should be, mine is really tight, with virtually no slack in it-is that normal or not? also can anyone tell me if there is any gasket between the oil pump and block.
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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Re: timing chain tension

That's good!
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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Re: timing chain tension

Originally Posted by jstringer50
is any gasket between the oil pump and block.
No
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