where is it written that one has to replace a timing chain at between 80,000 and 120,000 miles? Finally got my 1975 NY'er running smooth (MSD distributor makes the car run like it is fuel injected - naturally this happens with only 2 months to go before winter).
Any way the car has around 78,000 miles and with smooth running accomplished the next thing I'm thinking is replacing timing chain. So I'm thinking if I drive gentle and change the oil every 2500 miles will this help preserve the timing chain? I mean is it written in stone that the timing chain will fail? Does any one have a story of a high mileage NY'er with the original timing chain? Paul
Any way the car has around 78,000 miles and with smooth running accomplished the next thing I'm thinking is replacing timing chain. So I'm thinking if I drive gentle and change the oil every 2500 miles will this help preserve the timing chain? I mean is it written in stone that the timing chain will fail? Does any one have a story of a high mileage NY'er with the original timing chain? Paul