timing chain

American  

noun

1. a chain for driving the camshaft of an internal-combustion engine from the crankshaft.

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Example Sentences

With a single, in-block cam, one timing chain and two valves per cylinder, Godzilla is so primitive it’s practically primeval.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lastly, if I ever got near 100,000 miles, I would service the timing chain assembly, pre-emptively.

From The Wall Street Journal

If the timing chain slips or breaks—which is inevitable given enough time—the pistons will hit the valves.

From The Wall Street Journal

He and Aaron replaced the cooling fan and installed a sway bar, timing chain and water pump.

From Washington Times

The only other major work he’s had done was getting a new timing chain installed at 750,000 miles, even though it didn’t need one, and replacing radiator and alternator.

From Fox News