Cloyes Timing Drive Systems: An In-Depth Review of Chain Systems, Components, and Technologies

🔥 During an October 16, 2019 webinar hosted by the Production Engine Remanufacturers Association (PERA), Cloyes Vice President of Engineering Jason Thompson and Technical Support Manager Cody Smith presented “Timing Drive Systems: An In-Depth Review of Chain Systems, Components, and Technologies.” During the webinar, the Cloyes technical staff discussed the technologies involved in each part type that is included in a timing drive system along with the different drive systems commonly used.
Cloyes also presented several of its recently launched product innovations, including timing chain kits with variable valve timing (VVT) cam phasers and timing chain water pump kits. These kits reiterate Cloyes’ focus on providing its customers with a complete repair solution.
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0:00 Introduction
2:35 Company History
3:29 Fort Smith Distribution Center
4:01 Aguascalientes Distribution Center
4:24 Paris Manufacturing
5:21 Age Mix of Vehicles
5:57 U.S Light Vehicles in Operation
6:19 Transition of Cam Drives
6:58 Timing Chains Are Back
7:49 Timing Chain Systems
11:01 What is Variable Valve Timing (VVT)?
12:46 What Are Timing Chains?
15:11 Timing Chain Metallurgy
18:42 Timing Chain Design
21:19 How Do Timing Chains Fail
23:33 What Are Timing Sprockets?
25:17 Sprocket Design/Wear
29:24 What Are Timing Tensioners?
31:27 Tensioner Design
35:18 Tensioner Functionality
40:00 How Guides Wear/Fail
45:09 Cloyes 5.4L WT Design
46:47 Complete System Repair
48:06 Replacement Intervals and System Timing Gloves
50:32 Product Expansion: WVT Chain Kits
51:59 Product Expansion: Water Pump Kits
53:12 Product Expansion: Timing Belt Kits
53:40 Approach to Product Development
54:14 Component Verification
54:48 Engine Cores - Testing/Fitment
55:21 Enhanced Dynamic Testing
56:21 Solving OE Problems
57:35 Technical Information Online
58:13 Commitment to Training

[@nynjanate]

I just used your kit on my ford edge...chains guides tensioners gears ..is there a break in period

[@alejandrogonzalez2060]

Hey I have Nissan Murano s 2007 you think I can put transmission 2006 may transmission is bad

[@declanbryant8591]

So in the 1998 ford explorer 4.0 OHV 2wd, is the timing set just one chain and two sprockets?

[@Cloyes01]

Correct. The earlier pushrod engines just used a traditional timing set.

[@tl3303]

1990 toyota pickup 3.0 v6 timing belt replacement

[@MartinLopez-ys5dm]

21:30

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👍👍

[@rogerwilliamssr.5175]

Hello. I bought a timing chain set for my 1999 1500 suburban 4x4 5.7L vortec. And twice now the chain was sloppy lose. I'm returning it again. And if thus one fails I'll get refund and go with Jegs or Sumit. This is waste of my time.