Just How Much Can a V8 Timing Chain Stretch? Watch Me Measure it on the Bench

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Added 6 years ago by vindheim

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In this video, I will measure the total amount of stretch from the timing chain I removed from my 1972 Mercedes 300SEL 4.5. This will demonstrate why it is necessary to change the chain when it begins to show signs of age. This one is bad but I have seen worse. See my other videos for more details: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtRKk64pu2wp2Ed7Vut_6w56HSBqI7pRs