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Tom Wesenberg · 02-20-2011, 12:48 AM

Check the crank gear to cam gear clearance. You should be able to feel freeplay by moving the cam gear back and forth (not in and out). Turn the crank 90 degrees and try it again. Check for freeplay in at least 8 places on the cam gear.

Did the distributor shaft turn freely?

02-20-2011, 12:48 AM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Camshaft knocking problem Check the crank gear to cam gear clearance. You should be able to feel freeplay by moving the cam gear back and forth (not in and out). Turn the crank 90 degrees and try it again. Check for freeplay in at least 8 places on the cam gear. Did the distributor shaft turn freely?