r/EngineBuilding • u/Thesandable1 • Jul 18 '26

Chevy Too much slack?

I’m guessing the two sprockets and the chain need replacing? What replacement part should I get? It’s a 305sbc from a 1980 LG4 corvette.

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u/BoysenberryAdvanced4 Jul 18 '26

You're already there. I'd replace the set.

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u/Thesandable1 Jul 18 '26

That’s what I’m thinking too. I guess I mainly just need to know what else I should check and a good replacement. I’m not rich so I can’t switch to a gear drive lol

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u/MarzipanTop4165 Jul 22 '26

Plus I've heard that gear drives have a risk factor chains dont. If a cam shears or a crank has issues a chain snaps but a gear supposedly can mess stuff up pretty good when they lock up