help iam rebuilding a 850 engine .
i got a duplex timing chain witch i have fitted,
when i do up the crank bolt up it locks the crank up .
is this due to the duplex cogs being wider then a single chain.
the engine is a 1961,any help would be great
timing chain
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Simon776
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Re: timing chain
The two nuts by the bottom sprocket need replacing with countersunk screws.
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InimiaD
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814CWE
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Re: timing chain
a good quality kit should usually have the countersunk set screws with it,,, 
for my sins,i own a 1957 wolsleley 1500