Timing kit differences?

[Zed Head]

The shiny links are only there for the first installation, to make it easier.  After the chain is installed, they'll only be right every X number of rotations.  It's the notch and groove, and ignition timing mark, that you use after the engine's been rotated.

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54 minutes ago, Zed Head said:

The shiny links are only there for the first installation, to make it easier.  After the chain is installed, they'll only be right every X number of rotations.  It's the notch and groove, and ignition timing mark, that you use after the engine's been rotated.

Well I feel a lot better and dumber after reading that. I pulled that cover the other day for nothing. 8 (

Thank you Zed Head. Lesson learned, the right lesson this time.

[Zed Head]

Lesson - don't make decisions during happy hour.  Ponder, yes - decide, no.

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1 hour ago, Zed Head said:

Lesson - don't make decisions during happy hour.  Ponder, yes - decide, no.

You are absolutely right.