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Hello, I am new to the forum. I typically rebuild newer cars but am rebuilding a 65 mustang for my wife. I have ran into an issue and wondered if anyone could give me a suggestion. The car was a i6 and am converting it all over to v8.
I bought a 289 out of a 65 mustang and the casting # on block shows it's a 65. Someone has rebuilt this engine but I wanted to repaint the block and heads black like its supposed to be. So I am putting all new gaskets in as well while it's out.
The problem I have is I installed a comp cam double roller timing chain and I had a 2 piece eccentric and when I bolt it on it is tight and does not spin correctly. So I put a thick washer behind it and it works like it did and clears the TC. My question is will this be ok with the washer behind it? Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you!
I bought a 289 out of a 65 mustang and the casting # on block shows it's a 65. Someone has rebuilt this engine but I wanted to repaint the block and heads black like its supposed to be. So I am putting all new gaskets in as well while it's out.
The problem I have is I installed a comp cam double roller timing chain and I had a 2 piece eccentric and when I bolt it on it is tight and does not spin correctly. So I put a thick washer behind it and it works like it did and clears the TC. My question is will this be ok with the washer behind it? Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you!