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1965 Honda CP77 — Ulsan Metro City, Rep. Korea
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c 77 Timing Chain install

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dulcimerbob
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c 77 Timing Chain install

Post by dulcimerbob » Thu Mar 05, 2026 9:13 pm

Can the timing chain be replaced without removing the engine ? Thanks

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Tim Allman
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Re: c 77 Timing Chain install

Post by Tim Allman » Wed Mar 11, 2026 8:36 am

It might be possible but it would be very awkward. The problem is that you need to open up enough space to remove the top cover and I expect that just dropping the engine is the best way to do that.

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