Cloyes
Address
7800 Ball Road
Ft. Smith, Arkansas 72908 USA
About
Cloyes is a Global Manufacturer of automotive timing drive systems and components for the Automotive Aftermarket. Cloyes is well positioned to handle the industry trend toward shifting the design, testing and validation of systems to the supplier. We are a high volume timing gear and sprocket provider and have established this position through quality, engineering, manufacturing and superior customer service. Our Aftermarket Division offers an extensive line of replacement timing drive systems and components through the aftermarket distribution network. The Cloyes name is also well known and respected in the high performance world. Cloyes developed and patented the very first True® Roller timing set in 1970. This innovative product and later patented products, like the Hex-a-Just® timing system, revolutionized the high performance timing field.
Warranty Information
High Performance items are generally excluded from any warranty
Videos
Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Explained: Phasers, Solenoids, and Performance
Ever wondered how modern engines balance high power output with great fuel economy? It all comes down to Variable Valve Timing (VVT). In this quick Tech Byte, we break down exactly how VVT works across an engine’s RPM range. By advancing or retarding the camshaft relative to the crankshaft, your engine dynamically adapts to driving conditions. We take a look at the key components that make this happen: Camshaft Phasers (Actuators): Adjust the timing usin [...]
Why You Shouldn’t Replace Just One Accessory Drive Component ?⚙️
If you've got a squeaking belt or a worn-out pulley, replacing just that one part might seem like the easiest fix—but it's often a recipe for future headaches. In this video, we break down why accessory drive systems (belts, tensioners, and pulleys) need to be treated as a single ecosystem. Because they operate and wear together, when one component starts to fail, the rest usually aren't far behind. Plus, internal wear on springs and bearings isn't always [...]
The Truth About Timing Chain Tensioner Pistons | Cloyes Tech Byte
Think that small opening on the tip of your timing chain tensioner piston is an oiling port? Think again! ?️ In this quick Tech Byte, Cody Smith from the Cloyes Tech Lab clears up a major automotive misconception. Learn how this tiny hole actually functions as an air vent to maintain proper hydraulic pressure, and where you should really look if you're searching for a designed oil supply port. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more profess [...]
Why You Should Replace All Accessory Drive Components Together ?️
One worn part is often a sign that the rest aren't far behind. In this Cloyes Tech Byte, we discuss the importance of treating your accessory drive as a complete system. While it might be tempting to only replace a squeaky belt or a shaky tensioner, belts, pulleys, and tensioners all share the same workload and environmental stress. Internal wear on bearings and springs isn’t always visible to the naked eye, but it can lead to premature failure of your new [...]
That tiny hole at the tip of your timing chain tensioner? It’s not what you think.
In this Tech Byte, Cody Smith from the Cloyes Tech Lab clears up a common misconception about timing chain tensioner pistons. While many think that small opening is an oiling port, it actually serves a much different—and critical—purpose for hydraulic function. Watch to learn how this design allows air to escape while keeping oil right where it needs to be. Quick Takeaways: -Air Venting: The hole in the piston tip acts as an air bleeder, not an oil [...]
