Edelbrock Timing Chain And Gear Set Ford 289-302

When you're rebuilding the front of your Ford small-block engine, getting the timing chain and gears right is crucial for performance and longevity. This Edelbrock Performer-Link timing set is designed to work with both stock and Edelbrock camshafts, ensuring your engine's valves open and close at precisely the right moment.

This set features a solid-bushing chain, which acts as a true bearing surface that rolls with the sprockets. This design helps eliminate chain stretch, a common issue that can lead to inaccurate timing over time. The cam sprockets are made from 35,000 psi tensile strength cast iron, while the crank sprockets are crafted from billet SAE-1144 steel and induction heat-treated for durability. This set also includes three keyway setting points, allowing for accurate timing selection on both early and late-model Ford engines, and is suitable for engines up to 6500 RPM.

This timing set fits a wide range of Ford vehicles, including many F-Series trucks and Econoline vans from the 1960s through the 1980s. When installing, remember to avoid hammering directly on the chain or sprockets, as this can cause damage. Using a sleeve or carefully alternating blows on a brass drift punch can help prevent cracking hardened links and pins. Always check for clearance between the chain, block, and front cover before reassembly, and ensure the cam and crank sprockets are perfectly aligned to prevent premature failure.