Jeeez! The lady certainly did write a LOT! You'll be just another Olds guy
in her book Randy. So, educate us too: Unless the crank noses are different
diameter, the whole timing set should be the same, correct?
George
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Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 20:39:22 -0700
From: "Infinite Space Systems, Inc." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Get a load of this.....mod a 350 into a 455!!
Yes, everyone, all 260, 307, 330, 350, 400, 425, and 455 Olds engines,
'64-'84, use the same timing gears and chain!
For a real quick reality check, look at the Olds listing for a Crane Cams
roller timing set:
http://www.cranecams.com/index.php?show=browseParts&lvl=3&prt=2121
Milton Schick
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Agreed, to an extent.
You CAN use any Olds timing set on any of the gas engines from the '64 330
thru the non-roller-cam 307's.
HOWEVER, the early BB chain and sprockets were SIGNIFICANTLY wider than the
SB units. Such info is found in the Chassis Service Manuals of the era. I
have verified this visually as well, and still have a real 20k mile Toronado
Timing Set with all the nylon still in place.
I tried to buy a timing set for an Olds engine from a parts dealer near
Davis CA years ago, he brings out a Chevy set. 3 bolt holes. Bleh. I inform
him that will NOT do. he re-checks the listing, "that's what's listed".
Continue shopping elsewhere I guess.
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