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#1 JonnyAlpha

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Posted 27 October 2019 - 09:46 PM

Hi;

 

I am building a fast road engine (1310, AC RS Cam, Stage One, Mildly Modified Head).

 

I don't want to spend extra on a Vernier Duplex Setup but "think" I need a Duplex Chain as they stretch less after fitting and Gear Setup to replace the standard one in this Metro A+ 1275 (Circa 1989). To set it up I was going to use a standard woodruff key and then work out what degree offset key I needed.

 

The problem is that there are so many gear and chains about I need some help picking the correct one. 

 

http://www.minispare...sic/duplex.aspx

 

Thanks 

 

 

 



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Posted 27 October 2019 - 10:56 PM

Use IWIS chain ...

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Posted 28 October 2019 - 08:14 AM

Use IWIS chain ...

On the original gears?



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Posted 28 October 2019 - 12:27 PM

Yes if the gears are in good condition.

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Posted 28 October 2019 - 07:01 PM

Use IWIS chain ...

 

Like this one sold by Kieth Calver.

 

Yes if the gears are in good condition.

Ac

 

Ok saves money, I'll check the Timing Gear that I took off. I think it looked fine. 



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Posted 28 October 2019 - 11:52 PM

Got my IWIS chain from Minispares ...

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Posted 29 October 2019 - 06:28 PM

Got my IWIS chain from Minispares ...

 

Which one?

 

I found this one but none are labelled as IWIS



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Posted 29 October 2019 - 10:16 PM

Use IWIS chain ...

What he said. A standard setup with a modern IWIS chain is all you need.



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Posted 30 October 2019 - 03:44 AM

Got my IWIS chain from Minispares ...

 
Which one?
 
I found this one but none are labelled as IWIS

Back in June I asked MS if their chains were IWIS and was told they are not.

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Posted 30 October 2019 - 07:52 AM

A standard chain should last 100 000 kms plus comfortably as long as the camshaft lobes are not too vicious, the valve springs not too strong and good engine oil, which is changed regularly, is used.

 

Of course if you are into racing then it is a totally different ball game :D



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Posted 30 October 2019 - 12:58 PM

Got my IWIS chain from Minispares ...


Which one?

I found this one but none are labelled as IWIS
Back in June I asked MS if their chains were IWIS and was told they are not.


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Posted 30 October 2019 - 01:00 PM

I bought one of those chains a few months ago from minispares and it was a IWIS chain




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