The Ford Barn

COOTER · 11-02-2016, 04:32 PM

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?

Gary WA · 11-02-2016, 04:49 PM

Impact wrench

COOTER · 11-02-2016, 04:56 PM

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

Patrick L. · 11-02-2016, 05:26 PM

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

john charlton · 11-02-2016, 05:47 PM

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

larrys40 · 11-02-2016, 08:46 PM

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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

Mitch//pa · 11-02-2016, 08:56 PM

Lefty loosie,, righty tightie

larrys40 · 11-02-2016, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

Lefty loosie,, righty tightie

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

Patrick L. · 11-03-2016, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

Lefty loosie,, righty tightie

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

Jim Brierley · 11-03-2016, 10:19 AM

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.

katy · 11-03-2016, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by COOTER

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?

Hammer and flat ended punch.

COOTER · 11-06-2016, 05:07 PM

Impact was the answer. Thx.

11-02-2016, 04:32 PM	#1
COOTER Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, CA Posts: 187	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?

11-02-2016, 04:49 PM	#2
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,457	Re: Cam Gear Removal Impact wrench __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

11-02-2016, 04:56 PM	#3
COOTER Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, CA Posts: 187	Re: Cam Gear Removal Looks like I'll be removing the radiator. Was hoping to avoid doing that. Damn.

11-02-2016, 05:26 PM	#4
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Cam Gear Removal Rather than a block of wood, try a shop rag.

11-02-2016, 05:47 PM	#5
john charlton Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,343	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

11-02-2016, 08:46 PM	#6
larrys40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St Charles , Missouri Posts: 2,032	Re: Cam Gear Removal Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 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

11-02-2016, 08:56 PM	#7
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Cam Gear Removal Lefty loosie,, righty tightie

11-03-2016, 10:19 AM	#10
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,251	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.

11-06-2016, 05:07 PM	#12
COOTER Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, CA Posts: 187	Re: Cam Gear Removal Impact was the answer. Thx.