Re: IML: 73 440

["Dave Wilker" <wilkerbeast01@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

One more thing. Those plastic teeth will screw up the oil pump if they fall 
in the oil pan.



David C. Wilker Jr.
USAF (RET)


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <randalpark@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 2:30 PM
Subject: Re: IML: 73 440


> I can't say for sure, but I do know that at 101,000 miles, you should be 
> thinking about replacing the timing set on that engine. The teeth stripped 
> off mine at almost exactly 99,900 miles.
>
> I do not believe that the engine becomes damaged should the timing set 
> fail, but at that mileage, I'd rather do it and know its good. It is easy 
> to check for looseness simply by watching the time it takes for the rotor 
> in the distributor to move when cranking the engine. If its loose, I would 
> go ahead and replace it before it leaves you sitting.
>
> Paul W.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tdkd99@xxxxxxxxx
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 7:40 AM
> Subject: IML: 73 440
>
> Does anyone know for certain if a 73 440 is an
> interference engine or not?
>
> I still debating on a timing chain and gear
> replacement on my 73 with 101,000 miles. I recall the
> small block Chrysler engines would basically self
> destruct if the cam sprocket stripped.
>
> Tim Durrer
> 73 LeBaron Blue Sky
>
>
>
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