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83' Timing chain?

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Old 04-21-2009, 05:29 AM
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83' Timing chain?

I've got an 83'P/U that I am putting a 91 truck motor in. Went to put a new timing chain on it and it's too short. I am assuming the motor must have come from an 83 84ish truck before, and has a high deck height. I got an 83' chain coming. My question is are the gears and guides from the 91' the same as an 83 or will I need a whole timing chain kit for an 83-84? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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I spoke with Ted and engnbldr, and he told me there were 2 different kits, I think 95 and 96 links for different years. I don't know when the change was, but I think it was between those years
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My biggest question is if If the gears are different. Bigger, smaller, more teeth or less teeth. Any clue?
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Ted at engnbldr.com. Just email him directly and ask him.
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same gears.
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Cool.
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