Cam Gear Removal
 

I have the Double D tool to remove the nut and I've blocked the gears with a piece of wood but the gear just keeps losing teeth as I spin it. Any suggestions on getting this thing off?

Re: Cam Gear Removal
 

Impact wrench

Re: Cam Gear Removal
 

Looks like I'll be removing the radiator. Was hoping to avoid doing that. Damn.

Re: Cam Gear Removal
 

Rather than a block of wood, try a shop rag.

Re: Cam Gear Removal
 

The block of wood is a no no .Do as Patrick says use the wifes best heavy towel and stuff it in ,spreads the load on the teeth ( as the actress said to the bishop )

John in cool dark roll on sunny Chandler AZ Suffolk County England

Re: Cam Gear Removal
 

I concur with the impact guys. I have had them so tight it stripped of all the teeth and I had to put a pipe wrench on the hub ( old cloyes gear with aluminum hub. Of course I had to remove the oil pan and do a clean out.

As Forever 4 indicated use a good 1/2 impact and give it some bumps, hopefully it will loosen up.

When re-installing make sure your timing marks are aligned. and spring and plunger re-installed

Re: Cam Gear Removal
 

Lefty loosie,, righty tightie

Re: Cam Gear Removal
 

Mitch... yes you make us laugh! Your humor most definitely appreciated!
Larry

Re: Cam Gear Removal
 

Isn't that only when you're north of the equator ? :p

Re: Cam Gear Removal
 

Before pulling the rad, you might trying vice grips on the cam gear, resting them against the pan to keep from turning. Impact wrench will definitely work.

Re: Cam Gear Removal
 

Hammer and flat ended punch.

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Impact was the answer. Thx.