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I need a timing chain kit for a 1962 305 v6 #617409 02/06/2010 8:06 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 175 Wa state T todjob2000 Shop Shark
todjob2000 Shop Shark T Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 175 Wa state	Hello everyone, I'm looking for a complete timing chain kit for my '62 gmc 305 v6, LMC dose not have it so dose anyone know where I can find one? Thank you Last edited by todjob2000; 02/06/2010 8:10 PM. 1962 GMC Long Stepside 1961 Chevy Apache 10 Short Stepside

Re: I need a timing chain kit for a 1962 305 v6 todjob2000 #617426 02/06/2010 9:24 PM
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 426 fayetteville, nc J jon1963 Shop Shark
jon1963 Shop Shark J Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 426 fayetteville, nc	Rockauto has them http://s971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/jon63c10 1963 c-10 shortbed stepside 427 BBC T16 HD 3 speed 1963 c-10 shortbed fleetside 348 "w" 1st gen big block & powerglide

Re: I need a timing chain kit for a 1962 305 v6 jon1963 #617441 02/06/2010 10:14 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 175 Wa state T todjob2000 Shop Shark
todjob2000 Shop Shark T Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 175 Wa state	ok, thank you 1962 GMC Long Stepside 1961 Chevy Apache 10 Short Stepside

Re: I need a timing chain kit for a 1962 305 v6 todjob2000 #617503 02/07/2010 2:42 AM
Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,181 Lacombe, LA. USA M Modelman 'Bolter
Modelman 'Bolter M Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,181 Lacombe, LA. USA	Kanter and EGGE has them also. I too am a 305 V-6 owner, drop me a line with some pictures and see my links. Jake 1960 GMC 305A V-6 Gallery Page Remember, the government cannot give --anything to anyone --that they have not first taken away from someone else. BUY AMERICAN http://www.stillmadeinusa.com/index.html

Re: I need a timing chain kit for a 1962 305 v6 Modelman #652409 06/04/2010 11:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 175 Wa state T todjob2000 Shop Shark
todjob2000 Shop Shark T Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 175 Wa state	Well, Rock Auto failed and so did Kanter Auto, no chains in stock and no idea on resupply, EGGE did have 1 for a 305A block, are they all the same or how do I tell which chain I need? Last edited by todjob2000; 06/04/2010 11:19 PM. 1962 GMC Long Stepside 1961 Chevy Apache 10 Short Stepside

Re: I need a timing chain kit for a 1962 305 v6 todjob2000 #652510 06/05/2010 10:04 AM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 326 Georgia S SimS 'Bolter
SimS 'Bolter S Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 326 Georgia	I checked NAPA's online site and they list the gears and chain for both roller or silent. SimS

Re: I need a timing chain kit for a 1962 305 v6 SimS #652660 06/06/2010 2:54 AM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 93 New Orleans S sclor Wrench Fetcher
sclor Wrench Fetcher S Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 93 New Orleans	Todjob2000: The chain for the 305A should be the same. Ebay lists new old stock chains pretty often. I had a local engine rebuilder order mine. He got it with no problems. I also found that the local Advanced Auto parts chain could order it as well. I hope this is helpful. regards, Steve New Orleans

Re: I need a timing chain kit for a 1962 305 v6 sclor #653399 06/09/2010 2:10 AM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 119 Two Rivers, WI. B bertha Shop Shark
bertha Shop Shark B Joined: May 2005 Posts: 119 Two Rivers, WI.	I got the whole rebuild kit for my 305-E from Carquest, timing chain included. Ted. Bertha - 1972 Chevy C-50 Dump 1966 GMC C-20 1970 Chevy 4x4 1970 Chevrolet 4 x 4, "Frankenchevy"

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