Ernest, While you have the oil pump drive exposed it would be a good idea to assure that the nut that holds the drive sprocket on the pump has the locking washer installed properly. Mine did not, and it only took about 8 hours of run time for the sprocket to fall off and chew a hole in the cover. Jim
Ernest Christley <echristley@nc.rr.com> wrote: Lehanover@aol.com wrote:
> So now the chain is too long, but it has no affect on performance. The spec
> is for droop when the chain is off the engine and held side ways to check for
> wear in the link joints. Still doesn't matter. Even warn out they work just
> fine. Up to 115 pounds of oil pressure. There is a tiny hole in the pump that
> sprays lube oil into the pulley to lube the chain.
Have never seen one break
> since 1980.
>
> Lynn E. Hanover
>
>
Thanks, Lynn.
Woohoo! One part down. 64 more to go 8*)
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