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Agreed, cool it guys. Been to California, nice country. I guess it is not a bad place to live if you don't mind waking up on the floor with your house two inches closer to the ocean every day.OK, now I'll ask if we can all get along. If ya'll don't agree with one another, don't read each other's opinions or posts. An internet forum is a not really a good medium to channel your anger through, PM each other your phone numbers, call, talk or curse each other out and let it be. FWIW IMHO CA is not a terrible state, I train folks in Barstow from time to time and I tend to like El Pollo Loco even though some of the locals think it's crap? The original intent of the thread I think was to express an opinion about gear drives vs the other options for spinning the camshaft and injection pump. Nothing too personal to read into there.
And to keep it MV related, I think chains, belts, or gears are a fine choice depending on your budget and commitment to maintain your ride.
I posted a comment re his post on gear drives; didn't intend to hurt OP's feelings - looks like I did. Oh well...OK, now I'll ask if we can all get along. If ya'll don't agree with one another, don't read each other's opinions or posts. An internet forum is a not really a good medium to channel your anger through, PM each other your phone numbers, call, talk or curse each other out and let it be. FWIW IMHO CA is not a terrible state, I train folks in Barstow from time to time and I tend to like El Pollo Loco even though some of the locals think it's crap? The original intent of the thread I think was to express an opinion about gear drives vs the other options for spinning the camshaft and injection pump. Nothing too personal to read into there.
And to keep it MV related, I think chains, belts, or gears are a fine choice depending on your budget and commitment to maintain your ride.
Tanner you did not hurt my feelings We jsut dont seem to agree with our tastes over here in MV land.I posted a comment re his post on gear drives; didn't intend to hurt OP's feelings - looks like I did. Oh well...
I have 22.000 miles on my M1008 and I hope I don't have to fix any thing as long as I own it.
Realize that I am bringing an old thread back to the front . . .I ran across an article online . . . regarding gear drive assemblies used on GM 6.5 motors...
Why doesn't a big rig, or the beloved m35 use timing chains then?Fun facts.
1. Gear drives use horse power. Tested on dyno 383 chevy and 440 chrysler average loss is 5 hp at flywheel. New timing chain vs. new geardrive.
2. Gear drive more consistent timing over timing chain (lifespan). But advancing cam 2 degrees extra will offset some of this.
3. Timing gears can snap keys and keyways in crank snout due to the constant pounding, I've experienced this.
4. Wierd things can happen with geardrives pertaining to valve float (certian rpm). I had a miss between 5800-6100 rpm 6100-6800 ok.
5. Timing belts are the best all around performers except on a off road vehicle where mud and sticks can get caught between belt and pulley (most are exposed belts).
6. There is a reason you don't see gear drive in NASCAR engines.
7. Timing gear whine will eventually get on your nerves!
From years of stock car racing and drag racing perspective you can't beat a high quality double row true roller timing chain with torrington thrust surface and torrington thrust button to prevent cam walk.
Just my from my personal perspective and experience.
Denny
*Completely* agree that it is definitely not worth ripping out a working part. Not the case for me as I am starting over. And if it *is* broken, this is a good thread for somebody looking to sift through their optionsIf its not broke don't fix it.opcorn:
The experiences appear to come from gassers; how do they translate to a lower revving and much more noisy IDI? (just asking, not picking)Fun facts. . . .
Just my from my personal perspective and experience.
Denny