Timing chain slop?

[94svtturbo]

replaced my timing chain and gears with a Comp cams set. but now the timing chain has absolutely no slack at all. is this normal for a new timing set?

My factory timing chain had about an inch of play.

 

[95-stang]

Almost no slack is good, as there's no tensioner it needs to be tight, an inch of play is'nt too clever.

 

[birel21y]

Yep, as long as its not extremely tight. You should have 1/8-1/4" of play with the new one. Your other one was just worn out.

 

[LAFENATU]

replaced my timing chain and gears with a Comp cams set. but now the timing chain has absolutely no slack at all. is this normal for a new timing set?

My factory timing chain had about an inch of play.

Stock timing chains stretch, which is what yours did. Very good thing you changed yours.