Timing belt ?

[Huw Powell]

> No way, I totally disagree with that. I broke my belt on my black 84 
> 4000Q and it was down on power but still running. I got out and popped 
> the hood, saw the belt was shot....  I closed the hood and drove it 
> home.  Once it was home it wouldnt start again though, but it did get me 
> there!!!

Then it wasn't broken.  Torn up, maybe, ruined perhaps, but not broken.

>> If a timing belt breaks, the engine will _stop_ immediately. No 
>> engine  (interference or not) will run if the cam stops turning. Period.
>> If the belt slips a tooth or two, it can/might run with reduced  power.

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Huw Powell

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