pflaming Posted June 6, 2019 Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 How difficult is is to put in a new timing chain on a 218 without removing the entire dog house? Remove hood, radiator, fan, slightly raise the engine to remove the front engine mount, remove the drive shaft pulley, remove the cover. all that done in a hole. Can that be done from below if on a lift? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsartain Posted June 6, 2019 Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 The crossmember does get in the way. It's worth a try and the radiator removal does give a little more space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted June 6, 2019 Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 I have done 1949-54 timing chain jobs in the car... Pull the radiator....remove the fan .... support the front of the engine... remove front engine support mount...jack engine up about 3-4" watch fuel hose to pump ..remove crank pulley and timing cover for access to chain and both gears. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted June 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 Even though it is possible to change that chain without removing the doghouse, I’m concluding that it be an overall easier project by removing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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