Is the 430 timing chain the same as an FE chain? I am not too fond of stock timing chains and much preffer to use a double roller timing chain---even in a stock application. I know they makea double roller for FE, or do they happen to make a performance chain for the MEL?


Mark Piechowski
70 XR-7 460 AOD
69 SS 351c 2v AOD
70 XR-7 conv 351c 4v FMX
69 Sunroof Eliminator 351w 4v FMX
78 Bronco Ranger XLT TS 351m C-6
78 F-150 Ranger Lariat 460 C-6
58 Park Lane Phaeton Coupe 430

....and they are not interchangeable.

CLOYES'S. They would offer the best quality service replacement for the 430. I was going to contact them and inquire if they make (or did make) rollers but haven't gotten around to it yet.

http://www.cloyes.com/

Also be advised that many FE valvetrain components can be adapted to the MEL.