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Cloyes C503 Engine Timing Chain - Center
Overview of Cloyes C503 Engine Timing Chain
The Cloyes C503 engine timing chain is designed specifically for select Cadillac models, including the 60 Special, Allante, Commercial Chassis, DeVille, Eldorado, Fleetwood, and Seville. Crafted from durable steel, this single-row inverted tooth chain ensures precise timing and reliable engine performance.
- Constructed from high-strength steel for durability
- Inverted tooth chain type for smooth operation
- Single-row chain with 44 links and 9 plates
- Chain pitch of 1/2 inch and width of 0.61 inches
- Overall length of 11 1/8 inches with one timing mark
- Specific fitment for Cadillac 60 Special, Allante, Commercial Chassis, DeVille, Eldorado, Fleetwood, and Seville
Detailed Product Description
The Cloyes C503 timing chain is engineered to meet the exact specifications required by various Cadillac engines. Its steel construction provides resistance to wear and elongation, critical for maintaining accurate valve timing. The inverted tooth design reduces noise and vibration, contributing to smoother engine operation. With a single-row configuration, 44 links, and 9 plates, this chain offers a balance of strength and flexibility. The 1/2 inch chain pitch and 0.61 inch width ensure compatibility with the designated Cadillac models, while the single timing mark aids in precise installation.
Compatible Cadillac Models and Applications
- Cadillac 60 Special
- Cadillac Allante
- Cadillac Commercial Chassis
- Cadillac DeVille
- Cadillac Eldorado
- Cadillac Fleetwood
- Cadillac Seville
Common Issues Addressed by Cloyes C503 Timing Chain
- Eliminates timing chain stretch that causes engine misfires
- Prevents noisy or rattling timing chain operation
- Resolves timing mark misalignment affecting valve timing
- Replaces worn or damaged chains to maintain engine performance
- Helps avoid potential engine damage due to timing chain failure
Installation Notes and Tips
- Ensure engine is cool before beginning installation
- Align the single timing mark accurately with the camshaft and crankshaft gears
- Inspect related components such as tensioners and guides for wear
- Use proper torque specifications to avoid chain or sprocket damage
- Consult vehicle-specific service manual for detailed procedures
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Cloyes manufactures the C503 timing chain to meet OEM standards for fit and function. Made from high-quality steel, this timing chain undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure durability and performance. While specific warranty details may vary, Cloyes products typically come with a limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship, providing confidence in long-term reliability.
| Brand | Cloyes |
| Part Number | C503 |
| Chain Pitch | 1/2 In. |
| Chain Row Quantity | 1.0 |
| Chain Type | Inverted Tooth |
| Link Quantity | 44.0 |
| Material | Steel |
| Overall Length | 11 1/8" |
| Plates | 9.0 |
| Timing Mark Quantity | 1.0 |
| Universal Or Specific Fit | Specific |
| Width | 0.61" |
This part fits 63 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Cadillac | DeVille | 4.9L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1994 | Cadillac | DeVille | 4.9L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1993 | Cadillac | 60 Special | 4.9L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1993 | Cadillac | Commercial Chassis | 4.9L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1993 | Cadillac | DeVille | 4.9L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1993 | Cadillac | Eldorado | 4.9L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1993 | Cadillac | Seville | 4.9L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1992 | Cadillac | Allante | 4.5L | V8 | Center | LQ6 Engine; OE Replacement |
| 1992 | Cadillac | Commercial Chassis | 4.9L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1992 | Cadillac | DeVille | 4.9L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1992 | Cadillac | Eldorado | 4.9L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1992 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | 4.9L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1992 | Cadillac | Seville | 4.9L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1991 | Cadillac | Allante | 4.5L | V8 | Center | LQ6 Engine; OE Replacement |
| 1991 | Cadillac | Commercial Chassis | 4.9L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1991 | Cadillac | DeVille | 4.9L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1991 | Cadillac | Eldorado | 4.9L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1991 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | 4.9L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1991 | Cadillac | Seville | 4.9L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1990 | Cadillac | Allante | 4.5L | V8 | Center | LQ6 Engine; OE Replacement |
| 1990 | Cadillac | Commercial Chassis | 4.5L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1990 | Cadillac | DeVille | 4.5L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1990 | Cadillac | Eldorado | 4.5L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1990 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | 4.5L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1990 | Cadillac | Seville | 4.5L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1989 | Cadillac | Allante | 4.5L | V8 | Center | LQ6 Engine; OE Replacement |
| 1989 | Cadillac | Commercial Chassis | 4.5L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1989 | Cadillac | DeVille | 4.5L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1989 | Cadillac | Eldorado | 4.5L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1989 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | 4.5L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1989 | Cadillac | Seville | 4.5L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1988 | Cadillac | Allante | 4.1L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1988 | Cadillac | Commercial Chassis | 4.5L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1988 | Cadillac | DeVille | 4.5L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1988 | Cadillac | Eldorado | 4.5L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1988 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | 4.5L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1988 | Cadillac | Seville | 4.5L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1987 | Cadillac | Allante | 4.1L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1987 | Cadillac | Commercial Chassis | 4.1L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1987 | Cadillac | DeVille | 4.1L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1987 | Cadillac | Eldorado | 4.1L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1987 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | 4.1L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1987 | Cadillac | Seville | 4.1L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1986 | Cadillac | DeVille | 4.1L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1986 | Cadillac | Eldorado | 4.1L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1986 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | 4.1L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1986 | Cadillac | Seville | 4.1L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1985 | Cadillac | DeVille | 4.1L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1985 | Cadillac | Eldorado | 4.1L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1985 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | 4.1L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1985 | Cadillac | Seville | 4.1L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1984 | Cadillac | DeVille | 4.1L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1984 | Cadillac | Eldorado | 4.1L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1984 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | 4.1L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1984 | Cadillac | Seville | 4.1L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1983 | Cadillac | DeVille | 4.1L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1983 | Cadillac | Eldorado | 4.1L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1983 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | 4.1L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1983 | Cadillac | Seville | 4.1L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1982 | Cadillac | DeVille | 4.1L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1982 | Cadillac | Eldorado | 4.1L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1982 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | 4.1L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
| 1982 | Cadillac | Seville | 4.1L | V8 | Center | Engine Timing Chain utilizes engine camshaft thrust button for improved replacement performance. |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.