i have a 79 350 i need a timing chain set. there are so many what is one i wanna go with?

 

something like this
http://www.jegs.com/i/Cloyes/220/9-1100/10002/-1
or whatever you can get at autozone.

 

Comp Cams 2100 would be fine, or the 3100 if you want a little better true roller.

 

will probably go with that one. But my crank sprocket is really stuck on there is there a special way for it to come off? And what causes crankwalk and how is it fixed?

 

The crank sprocket is pressed on, you'll need a puller to take it off. Crank walk is caused by a worn-out thrust bearing.

 

where is the thrust bearing at? is it just behind the crank sprocket? its a 1979 sbc 350 btw.

 

Its been a while since I took my block apart but the thrust bearing is the rear bearing. If it needs replacement you have to change all the main bearings.

 

well im pretty sure it needs changed and the motor is in the car am i able to change them in the car?

 

do you also need a special tool to install the crank sprocket?

 

Trying to change a bearing in the car would be far more trouble than it's worth. Better to pull the engine, so you can do it properly. Why do you think the crank is walking anyway? Have you measured the endplay?

There are tools to install the crank sprocket, or you can heat the sprocket and slip it on with a little juidicious tapping from a non-marring hammer.

 

oh the crank moves back and forth about a 1/4 inch and i never noticed it till setting the timing when it reved up the crank moves forward.

 

Time for a rebuild then.

 

this motor is supposed to have only 30k on it you think i can get away with just bearings? All cylidners have 130-150 psi cold

 

The only way to do this right is to take it apart. No engine with 30k on it should need bearings replace. If everything looks good clean it out an reassemble it with fresh bearings.

 

is the thrust bearing gonna be included with the main bearings and where is it really located at?

 

The crank bearing set will include the thrust bearing. Its the one in the back.

 

There is no thrust bearing, per se. The #5 main bearing has thrust faces on it.