Estimating timing chain wear
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===Chain drive=== | ===Chain drive=== | ||
| − | Unless a belt drive is used, or (like in the case of some reverse drive and inline engines) a gear drive is standard equipment, the best choice for the majority of engines/applications is to use a true roller chain and gears | + | Unless a belt drive is used, or (like in the case of some reverse drive and inline engines) a gear drive is standard equipment, the best choice for the majority of engines/applications is to use a true roller chain and gears. A chain doesn't transmit the harmonics from the crankshaft into the valve train like a gear drive, and has been found to give good service at a reasonable cost. |
===Belt drive=== | ===Belt drive=== | ||
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