Can I put a 20r chain on a 22r? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

TheModifier · 08-14-2005, 10:42 AM

What does it take to put a 20r chain on a 22r? I have a complete 20r and a 22r. I would use the 20r, but it is beyond repair.

Dan

***Tercel GTS*** · 08-14-2005, 10:50 AM

I believe the 22r has a taller block than a 20r. Did you swap heads or anything?

TheModifier · 08-14-2005, 10:53 AM

No, the 22r is complete, and I am getting ready to put it into my 80 GT. I want to replace the timing chain, and I figure I would upgrade at this time.

Dan

***Tercel GTS*** · 08-14-2005, 11:08 AM

I made a frankenstein motor once but had to use the block specific chain.

Hotwheelharmer · 08-14-2005, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TheModifier

What does it take to put a 20r chain on a 22r? I have a complete 20r and a 22r. I would use the 20r, but it is beyond repair.

Dan

It all depends on what year the 22R you have is. In 83 I beleive Toyota went to a single chain. In 85 Toyota made the 22R a different deck heighth. the 81 and 82 22R's had a double row chain just like the 20R's. Basically if you have a double row chain on your 22R then it will fit on your 20R. Just make sure you have the double row gears and cover.

foompla · 08-14-2005, 12:52 PM

this is a silly idea, but do timing chains come apart lke bicycle chains?

Hotwheelharmer · 08-14-2005, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by foompla

this is a silly idea, but do timing chains come apart lke bicycle chains?

NO and I don't know why you would want to take the chain apart anyways.

foompla · 08-14-2005, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotwheelharmer

NO and I don't know why you would want to take the chain apart anyways.

first thing i said was that it was a silly idea. and the idea wouldve been to make it longer.

TheModifier · 08-17-2005, 09:05 PM

My 22r has a single chain, and I would like to put the dual on, but dont want to pull it all apart for it not to work.

Dan

Hotwheelharmer · 08-17-2005, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TheModifier

My 22r has a single chain, and I would like to put the dual on, but dont want to pull it all apart for it not to work.

Dan

If you get a double row cover, chain, cam gear, and crank gear it will work. People have done it many of times.

TheModifier · 08-18-2005, 10:15 PM

Cool, my 20r has the cover, and I will buy a new chain and gears to be safe.

Dan

chronoti · 08-20-2005, 08:27 AM

^ you should also swap that 20r head on to it too. surpise hotwheel hasnt said that.