Tough Times call for Tough Decisions

[Jake1971]

Originally Posted by RanchTruck

Put a new timing chain in it before you use it. Resist the temptation to upgrade anything else "while you're in there" and just drop it in.

Originally Posted by low&slow

I won't be upgrading anything on it for a while. Caddies are SUPER expensive to build. Why do say put a new timing chain in it?

Have you ever replaced a timing chain set on an engine that is still in the vehicle? It is MUCH easier while the engine is out. Doing this now before installing the engine is an added precaution/preventative maintenance step. That way you will be more confident about how long until the chain or gears wear out.