Dodge 230 timing chain

[TylerB46]

Hey guys, I'm needing a new timing chain for my flathead 230 and all I can find are new old stock parts on ebay. Do you all know of anywhere selling new timing chains for these engines intead of the NOS stuff?

[NiftyFifty]

IMO the NOS ones can be much better quality then aftermarket at this stage, with such low demand. I got mine off eBay for 1/2 the price the other dealers were asking, and a good quality brand name.

[DJ194950]

Buy all new or nos (R) gears And chain. Best to be from same Manufacturer. Most New stuff is Chinese BEware . 

Do not mix used with new.

Asking for problems for sure as wear patterns in used will trash new in no time.

My opinion!

 

DJ

[TylerB46]

Thanks guys, i was just gonna get a new chain instead of the gears as well. But perhaps I should look into getting new gears and a chain.

[Elwood]

I agree with DJ194950.  I wouldn't replace a chain without also replacing the gears.

 

For my current 230 build, I sourced a timing chain set from Engine Pro (based in Grand Rapids, MI, with parts made here and in Mexico) through my machine shop.  Here's a link to their catalog:

 

Edited April 29, 2018 by Elwood

[John-T-53]

I recommend calling Vintage Power Wagons - they stock a complete line of engine rebuilding parts.

 

George Asche might also be able to give some advice or even possibly provide a set - his number is on  this forum somewhere if you search.

[tom'sB2B]

I bought these parts from Egge

but if I was to do it again, I would use Terrill Machine. He’s the cheapest and mails it the next day and I believe that much of what he sells is NOS. VPW is overpriced.

Edited May 1, 2018 by tom'sB2B

[Desotodav]

I bought mine from Egge and had them sent to me here in Oz. I haven't fired the engine yet, but an quite happy with the product and the price.