Cloyes 9-3601X3 timing set for the 1958-1961 Chevrolet Impala V8 5.7L, the 1961-1965 Impala V8 6.7L and other vehicles keeps the camshaft turning in step with the crankshaft. This timing set, also called an engine timing set, drives the valve train through a double roller chain and two sprockets.
- Billet crankshaft sprocket with three keyways for +/- 4 degrees of adjustability
- Both billet steel sprockets are heat treated for durability
- True double roller chain with a 0.250" roller diameter for reduced friction
- Three-piece set hand-matched to qualify the correct center distance and minimize runout
Quick facts
- Part: Cloyes 9-3601X3 timing set
- Also called: engine timing set
- Fits: the 1958-1961 Chevrolet Impala V8 5.7L, the 1961-1965 Impala V8 6.7L and other vehicles
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
A stretched or worn timing chain can show up as a rattle from the front of the engine or as rough running. Those signs alone do not prove this set is the problem, since a weak ignition component can also make an engine run rough.
Fits
The 1958-1961 Chevrolet Impala V8 5.7L, the 1961-1965 Impala V8 6.7L, the 1960-1961 Chevrolet Suburban V8 5.7L, the 1958-1961 Chevrolet Bel Air V8 5.7L and the 1961-1965 Bel Air V8 6.7L each take one set, and so do many other vehicles. If your car is not named here, look up its year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Set: 3 pieces
- Chain roller diameter: 0.250"
- Crankshaft sprocket: three keyways, +/- 4 degrees adjustability
- Reduced center distance sets: 0.005" and 0.010"; add -5 or -10 to the end of this part number to order
Build and materials
- Chain type: true double roller
- Material: Steel
- Sprockets: billet, heat treated
- Condition: New
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Cloyes 9-3601X3 timing set fit the 1960-1961 Chevrolet Suburban V8 5.7L?
Yes. The Cloyes 9-3601X3 fits the 1960-1961 Chevrolet Suburban V8 5.7L, which takes one set. For any other car, look up its year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
What roller diameter and sprocket material does this double roller timing chain set have?
The Cloyes 9-3601X3 has a true double roller chain with a 0.250" roller diameter. Both of its sprockets are heat-treated billet steel.
Is the crankshaft sprocket on this timing set adjustable?
Yes. The billet crankshaft sprocket has three keyways, which gives +/- 4 degrees of adjustability.
How do I get a reduced center distance version of the 9-3601X3?
Reduced center distance sets come in 0.005" and 0.010". To order one, add -5 or -10 to the end of the part number 9-3601X3.
What does the three-piece construction of this timing set mean?
This is a 3-piece set. Its pieces are hand-matched to qualify the correct center distance and minimize runout.
