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jeez I wish somebody would make a timing gear-set for these things..
I'm with ya there. It's just nuts that the aftermarket is so slim for what was the most popular truck on the continent for so long. I'd buy a gear set this instant if one were available.
It's not that much more than the set I put on... I wonder if it's decent quality- why they would use exposed bearings is beyond me- today's sealed bearings rock.. but dang it.. it would almost have been worth at least trying..right?
Keep in mind, there is oil being tossed around under the cover though, so, an open bearing would actually last longer than a sealed bearing. I think you also need to drill a hole? for lubrication? Don't know on that.
I would assume it is a specific sized hole, in a specific location, that goes into the oil system somewhere, so oil sprays out in the right places.......
josh - as said removal of the timing cover is only 6 more bolts, plus removal of harmonic balancer. for that you'll need a puller (you can rent/borrow it) a 1-1/4 socket for the crank bolt, and an impact wrench to remove it.
it you don't have an impact wrench, you'll need to come up with a way to hold the engine from turning when you put a long pull bar on the crank. it's torqued at about 150-200 pounds.