200ci Crank pulley too far in

[Dustyford]

Hello, I recently installed an adjustable timing chain kit to set the cam timing correctly. Now the crank pulley is too close to the timing cover and doesn’t line up with the other pulleys. I wasn’t aware this was an issue with the new kit. Anyone else have this problem? Solution? Spacer? Thank you very much for helping.

 

[DON]

Don’t remember this being a problem. Any thing else changed at the same time? Makes me wonder about the crank chain gear being right thickness . Any pics of the gear?

 

[pmuller9]

Here is the picture of the balancer with the original timing gear.



Here is a picture of the balancer with the new timing gear.

 

[Dustyford]

Don’t remember this being a problem. Any thing else changed at the same time? Makes me wonder about the crank chain gear being right thickness . Any pics of the gear?

Only if I take the timing cover off. Nothing else changed. I left the slinger off as instructed but that doesn’t make up the difference. It’s off 1/8”.

 

[Dustyford]

Only if I take the timing cover off. Nothing else changed. I left the slinger off as instructed but that doesn’t make up the difference. It’s off 1/8”.

I don’t know if JP took this into consideration. Maybe other people have this issue and they just didn’t notice it. I will call Claysmith tomorrow and inquire.

 

[drag-200stang]

They make crankshaft hub spacers for the small block chevy part # ATI1916320 that is .093'' for about $10, there may be other thicknesses. But the chevy crank is about .004'' smaller but as sloppy as most things are made, it may fit without any touch up. Outside diameter looks good too but may need a slight touch up.
I would error, in more than out.