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Re: Do smaller chain pitch SVT cams exist? #992639 06/30/04 02:25 AM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 344 P procyon_dup1 CEG\'er
procyon_dup1 CEG\'er P Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 344	Originally posted by Buckshot77: Small pitch SVT cams do not exist. The smaller pitch chain came into use after our SVT engines were done being produced. ....... If you're rebuilding the engine, don't use worn parts, you're asking for trouble. Rick, they do exist but are very rare. The Mondeo ST-200 basically equaled a Contour SVT. The engine was just about identical. I think I recall that the 2000 model year for the ST200 lasted a little longer than the Contour SVT did. So if you could find a late 2000 ST200 engine you could get small pitch SVT cams. I guess this info is kinda moot considering the number of Mondeo ST220s in the U.S. As far as my recommendation on reusing timing components...Definately replace the chains. The tensioners don't really wear but they can become full of gunky oil. Take a good look at the crank sprocket, tensioner arms and guides for wear and cracks in the plastic. If the engine was maintened well, they should show very little wear. If in doubt, replace.

Re: Do smaller chain pitch SVT cams exist? #992640 06/30/04 03:36 AM
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vudusvt_dup1 CEG\'er V Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 411 SoCal - Go Lakers!	So it's correct to assume that the SVT cam sprockets CANNOT simply be replaced by the 3L cam sprockets? Can the "used" cam sprockets be changed out with "new" ones of the same type- i.e. worn SVT cam sprockets replaced with new SVT cam sprockets.... Sorry, haven't gotten that far into the motor yet. -Chuck Dienzo Black 98.5 E1 SVT #5022 of 6535 Born on March 16, 1998 "If trees could scream, would we be so cavalier about cutting them down? We might, if they screamed all the time, for no good reason."

Re: Do smaller chain pitch SVT cams exist? #992641 06/30/04 01:30 PM
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rkneeshaw Hard-core CEG\'er R Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,570 Petoskey, Michigan	Originally posted by Massiv: P.S. Ryan, how's that 3L going now that you've had it for a bit? Pretty dang good man! The power is incredible. Just need to fix my exhaust leak from my poor job of re-attaching my y-pipe, but other than that, smooth as a wistle. And fast I also need to get a better flowing UIM. A stock SE UIM and TB on a 3L = 1996 Contour SE 3.0 <Alternate Site on CarDomain>

Re: Do smaller chain pitch SVT cams exist? #992642 07/01/04 02:49 AM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 344 P procyon_dup1 CEG\'er
procyon_dup1 CEG\'er P Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 344	Originally posted by vudusvt: Can the "used" cam sprockets be changed out with "new" ones of the same type- i.e. worn SVT cam sprockets replaced with new SVT cam sprockets.... The sprockets and cam lobes are (very tightly) pressed onto the hollow camshaft. It would be next to impossible to remove just the sprocket without damaging the cam. Then you would have to put the replacment sprocket on with very high accuracy (~±1°)

Re: Do smaller chain pitch SVT cams exist? #992643 07/01/04 05:17 AM
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vudusvt_dup1 CEG\'er V Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 411 SoCal - Go Lakers!	Procyon, thanks for the info- helpful as always. -Chuck Dienzo Black 98.5 E1 SVT #5022 of 6535 Born on March 16, 1998 "If trees could scream, would we be so cavalier about cutting them down? We might, if they screamed all the time, for no good reason."

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