THE CHAIN GANG FIGHTS BACK

American engine manufacturers will be fitting Renolds 0.375in pitch roller chain in traditional European practice. In Japan the trend to roller chain camshaft drives is emerging on car diesels that are nearing the production stage. It is claimed that a correctly designed and installed roller-chain camshaft drive will last as long as the engine. Renold is now manufacturing the EL (Extended Life) 0.375in roller chain which has significantly better wear resistance than its predecessor. The toothed belt also is quieter. It is noted that mechanical chain tensioners are more practical and cheaper than oil pressure-controlled design.

• Corporate Authors:

  IPC Specialist and Professional Press Limited

  Surrey House, 1 Throwley Way
  Sutton, Surrey SM1 4QQ,   England 
• Publication Date: 1982-11-6

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: 1 p.
• Serial:
  • Motor
  • Volume: 162
  • Issue Number: 4174

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Diesel engines; Industries; Vehicle power plants
• Old TRIS Terms: Automobile engines; Camshaft drives; Roller chains
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00370941
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-033 824
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Feb 28 1983 12:00AM