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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: omega1987 on January 31, 2016, 03:08:33 PM
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Hello all,
I've been reading some interesting stuff about big-block timing gear conversions but I've been unable to find any topics discussing the same conversion for small-blocks.
Is that because the small-block simply can't accommodate timing gears or is there some other reason why this isn't a done mod?
P.S. I'm not currently looking at doing this mod, just curious :smiley:
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I personally haven't seen a need for it on a street v750.
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As far as I know, it hasn't been done. The timing chain and tensioner on the small block is really robust. (Ahem) A better system than on the big blocks, IMHO. On the older ones, timing is taken directly off the end of the cam, to boot. I wouldn't think there would be much of anything to gain by doing it.
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Ok that's interesting, so the big-block timing chain only exists because the timing chain/tensioner is of a weaker design.
I must admit that there's a certain appeal for having a chainless motorcycle even if the timing chain is long lived and a shaft driven Guzzi would be an obvious choice.