450 SEL Timing chain broke

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02-08-2008, 09:04 PM

BTC

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450 SEL Timing chain broke

My Dads 1978 450 SEL's timing chain broke. Are these an Interferenceengine? Will everything be good, or does he likely have valve damage?
Thanks for your help. I can't find this info anywhere.

02-10-2008, 04:05 PM

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RE: 450 SEL Timing chain broke

Yes, interference engine!! Most likely most valve are bent.

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