I've got an 83'P/U that I am putting a 91 truck motor in. Went to put a new timing chain on it and it's too short. I am assuming the motor must have come from an 83 84ish truck before, and has a high deck height. I got an 83' chain coming. My question is are the gears and guides from the 91' the same as an 83 or will I need a whole timing chain kit for an 83-84? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

I spoke with Ted and engnbldr, and he told me there were 2 different kits, I think 95 and 96 links for different years. I don't know when the change was, but I think it was between those years

 

My biggest question is if If the gears are different. Bigger, smaller, more teeth or less teeth. Any clue?

 

Ted at engnbldr.com. Just email him directly and ask him.

 

same gears.

 

Cool.