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[Datsun 1200 encyclopedia]

Timing Chain

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Categories: Engine Mechanical | Valvetrain

The Timing Chain drives the Camshaft.

Also see: Timing Cover

Contents

Overview

  • We have seen a couple of single link timing chains on A12, which is probably the original A10 single row chain. Insist on the factory specified double-chain, like Nissan did for later A10s.
  • A rattle can be the trait of a stretched timing chain. Pinging/pinking has also often been mistaken for timing chain rattle


A-series engine has a short timing chain -- and with an automatic adjuster -- it rarely stretches or goes bad.

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Compare to the loooooong chaing used in the Nissan KA24E engine:

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  • KA24 often has timing chain problems

Replacement

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Alignment

Check the cam gear alignment. It should be exactly like this:

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If it is not, see Camshaft#Timing.


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Part Numbers

The timing chain kit (timing set) includes: Cam, Crank, Chain, Tensioner

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Cam Sprocket

(38 teeth)

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Chain

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Tensioner

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Crank Sprocket

19 teeth

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USA

B110 RAW LIST
13024-H8500 SPROCKET-CAMSHAFT
13024-18001 SPROCKET-CAMSHAFT
13082-18000 BOLT-CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
13030-18000 WASHER-CAMSHAFT
08915-2401A WASHER-LOCK
08915-14010 WASHER-LOCK
13028-18001 CHAIN-CAMSHAFT
13070-18001 ASSY-TENSIONER CHAIN
08120-63510 BOLT-FIXING CHAIN TENSIONER
08915-13610 WASHER-LOCK FIXING CHAIN TENSIONER

Adjustable Cam Gear

Fitting an adjustable Camshaft gear lets you fine tune the timing. The cam vendor's recommendations are usually best, but retarding the cam a degree or two will generall shift the torque curve higher up in the RPM range. Advancing the cam will (usually) lower the power curve a few RPM. Adjustable gears come in a few basic kinds:

  • Multi-key. Rollmaster had one with nine adjustible keys in the crank sprocket
  • Multi-hole. Using different holes
  • Variable: Slotted holes allow a continuously variable range

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