Product Description
Genuine Link-Belt C491 Timing Chain (NORS)
This genuine Link-Belt C491 timing chain is a New Old Replacement Stock (NORS) component, proudly Made in the U.S.A. It is designed for a wide range of vintage V8 engines across multiple makes, including Buick (such as Roadmaster, Super, Century, Special, LeSabre, Electra, Wildcat, Riviera, Skylark), Edsel (Citation, Corsair, Pacer, Ranger), Ford passenger cars (Galaxie, LTD, Custom, Thunderbird, Mustang, Torino, Gran Torino), Lincoln (Continental, Mark Series), Mercury (Monterey, Marquis, Cougar), and Ford trucks (E-Series and F-Series). This silent timing chain ensures precise valve timing for optimal engine performance in your classic vehicle.
Key Features:
- Brand: Link-Belt
- Part Number: C491
- Position: Engine Timing
- Engine Fitment: V8 322, 364, 400, 401, 425, 410, 430, 429, 460, 491, 383
- Origin: Made in U.S.A.
- Condition: NORS (New Old Replacement Stock)
Fitment:
| Make | Model | Year | Engine | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUICK | Roadmaster / Super / Century / Special | 1956 | V8 322 | |
| BUICK | LeSabre / Invicta / Electra / Wildcat / Riviera / Skylark / Special / Century / Roadmaster / Super / Limited | 1957-1966 | V8 322, 364, 400, 401, 425 | |
| EDSEL | Citation / Corsair / Pacer / Ranger | 1958 | V8 410 | |
| FORD/PASSENGER | Galaxie / Fairlane / Thunderbird / Custom | 1959-1960 | V8 430 | |
| FORD/PASSENGER | Galaxie / LTD / Custom / Fairlane / Torino / Mustang / Thunderbird / Ranchero / Gran Torino | 1968-1971 | V8 429, 460 | ALL |
| FORD/PASSENGER | LTD / Gran Torino / Thunderbird / Ranchero | 1975-1976 | V8 460 | P/C |
| FORD/PASSENGER | LTD / Galaxie / Custom / Thunderbird / Gran Torino / Ranchero | 1972-1978 | V8 429, 460 | STD Exc. |
| FORD/PASSENGER | LTD / Galaxie / Custom / Thunderbird / Gran Torino / Ranchero | 1972 | P/C | |
| LINCOLN | Continental / Mark III / Mark IV | 1968-1973 | V8 491 | |
| LINCOLN | Continental / Premiere / Capri / Mark II / Mark III | 1961-1968 | V8 430, 462 | |
| LINCOLN | Continental / Mark III / Mark IV / Mark V | 1968-1979 | V8 460 | |
| LINCOLN | Continental / Premiere / Capri | 1958-1960 | V8 | ALL |
| MERCURY | Monterey / Montclair / Park Lane / Turnpike Cruiser | 1958-1960 | V8 383, 430 | |
| MERCURY | Cougar / Marquis / Grand Marquis / Monterey / Colony Park / Marauder | 1969-1979 | V8 429, 460 | |
| MERCURY | Marquis / Grand Marquis / Cougar / Colony Park | 1975-1976 | V8 460 | P/C |
| MERCURY | Marquis / Grand Marquis / Cougar / Monterey / Colony Park | 1972-1978 | V8 429, 460 | STD Exc. |
| MERCURY | Marquis / Grand Marquis / Cougar / Monterey / Colony Park | 1972 | P/C | |
| FORD/TRUCK | E-Series Vans (E250, E350) / F-Series Trucks (F100, F350) | 1974-1984 | V8 460 | (E250, E350, F100, 350) |
Fits Years:
1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984
Note on Stock Photos: Due to our inventory of multiple identical units for this specific part number, we utilize representative stock photos for this listing. You will receive a component that strictly meets all listed specifications and fitment requirements. Please be aware that because these are vintage parts, minor cosmetic variations—such as surface finish, color, or production markings—may exist between different manufacturing runs. These slight aesthetic differences are a result of historical production processes and do not impact the part's integrity, performance, or authenticity.
A Note on Fitment Accuracy: We manually research our fitment data using vintage manufacturer catalogs to provide you with the most accurate information possible. However, because we are human and these decades-old resources can occasionally contain errors, we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy. We strongly encourage you to perform your own due diligence and verify this part number for your specific application before purchasing. Please note that this part may also fit other vehicles or years not explicitly listed in our research.
Unbeatable Prices & Expectations
While many of our vintage parts were manufactured decades ago, they remain unused and high-quality. Some original boxes may show signs of shelf-wear, such as dust, tape, or surface distress from years of storage. Rest assured, the components inside have been inspected to ensure they are complete and ready to help you finish your project without breaking the bank.
