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Jacksonlll · 10-20-2017, 06:03 AM

When I put 100 ft lb on that nut to tighten it, should I use a rag in the teeth or will the fiber teeth handle it? Don't want to mess up a new gear.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 10-20-2017, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jacksonlll

When I put 100 ft lb on that nut to tighten it, should I use a rag in the teeth or will the fiber teeth handle it? Don't want to mess up a new gear.

Jackson, my Man,
Someone holding with the crank, will allow you to torque it to 100 Ft Lbs! Daves' Wife held it for him DON'T MESS with that WOMAN!!
Bill W.

Big hammer · 10-20-2017, 08:45 AM

Thw rag trick will let you torque the nut, BUT you will need a dentist in the future to repair broken teeth! Put the car in gear, chock the wheels with big chocks. Maybe using a rattle gun would work with guessing how tight to get it ?

Ray in La Mesa · 10-20-2017, 09:08 AM

I wedged a 2"x4" between the block & crank, it worked great.

Jacksonlll · 10-20-2017, 10:21 AM

Ok, I'll do it that way, but it means I load up those fibres gear teeth. They must be strong enough. Thanks

Fullraceflathead · 10-20-2017, 10:39 AM

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I wouldn't want to put that kind of stress on the teeth. Put the car in high gear with the hand brake on tight

Jacksonlll · 10-20-2017, 10:46 AM

Same thing. The crank gear holds the fiber gear. No way to hold just the cam. It must be ok.

glenn in camino · 10-20-2017, 10:47 AM

I would use an aluminum or bronze gear.

George Miller · 10-20-2017, 11:16 AM

The only good way to do it is take the side cover off and put a clamp across the gear below the teeth. The rag puts pressure on the teeth just like no rag.

Bob C · 10-20-2017, 11:41 AM

I believe Dan McEachern recommends the same as George.

Bob

29spcoupe · 10-20-2017, 11:57 AM

Why not use an impact wrench? John

Patrick L. · 10-20-2017, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 29spcoupe

Why not use an impact wrench? John

A rate gun rattles the gear worse than the rag.

Jacksonlll · 10-23-2017, 12:33 PM

New question. I saw on a video where the guy put a big washer on before he put the nut on. Is this right? Snyder's does not offer one. Help.

George Miller · 10-23-2017, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jacksonlll

New question. I saw on a video where the guy put a big washer on before he put the nut on. Is this right? Snyder's does not offer one. Help.

The nut has a lot area to contact the gear. No washer needed.

10-20-2017, 06:03 AM	#1
Jacksonlll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan-- Member of Oakleaf of MARC Posts: 1,686	Timing gear torque. When I put 100 ft lb on that nut to tighten it, should I use a rag in the teeth or will the fiber teeth handle it? Don't want to mess up a new gear.

10-20-2017, 08:45 AM	#3
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,127	Re: Timing gear torque. Thw rag trick will let you torque the nut, BUT you will need a dentist in the future to repair broken teeth! Put the car in gear, chock the wheels with big chocks. Maybe using a rattle gun would work with guessing how tight to get it ? __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

10-20-2017, 09:08 AM	#4
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,166	Re: Timing gear torque. I wedged a 2"x4" between the block & crank, it worked great.

10-20-2017, 10:21 AM	#5
Jacksonlll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan-- Member of Oakleaf of MARC Posts: 1,686	Re: Timing gear torque. Ok, I'll do it that way, but it means I load up those fibres gear teeth. They must be strong enough. Thanks

10-20-2017, 10:39 AM	#6
Fullraceflathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chillicothe, Missouri Posts: 1,176	Re: Timing gear torque. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I wouldn't want to put that kind of stress on the teeth. Put the car in high gear with the hand brake on tight __________________ "If I asked people what they wanted they would have said faster horses." -Henry Ford "Primitive technology is not a design flaw" 1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup 1930 Gordon Smith Air Compressor 1941 Willy's Pickup 1960 Thunderbird-For Sale 1964 Buick Riviera 2x4 425 1965 Pontiac GTO, 455 Super Duty 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10, V-10 Viper 1977 Charger Jet Boat,460 Ford,Jacuzzi Jet Front Engine Nostalgia Dragster,Supercharged 296 "Fullrace Flathead" Ford Engine Build up on DVD ask

10-20-2017, 10:46 AM	#7
Jacksonlll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan-- Member of Oakleaf of MARC Posts: 1,686	Re: Timing gear torque. Same thing. The crank gear holds the fiber gear. No way to hold just the cam. It must be ok.

10-20-2017, 10:47 AM	#8
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: Timing gear torque. I would use an aluminum or bronze gear.

10-20-2017, 11:16 AM	#9
George Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 2,975	Re: Timing gear torque. The only good way to do it is take the side cover off and put a clamp across the gear below the teeth. The rag puts pressure on the teeth just like no rag.

10-20-2017, 11:41 AM	#10
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,741	Re: Timing gear torque. I believe Dan McEachern recommends the same as George. Bob

10-20-2017, 11:57 AM	#11
29spcoupe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Rhinebeck, NY Posts: 761	Re: Timing gear torque. Why not use an impact wrench? John

10-23-2017, 12:33 PM	#13
Jacksonlll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan-- Member of Oakleaf of MARC Posts: 1,686	Re: Timing gear torque. New question. I saw on a video where the guy put a big washer on before he put the nut on. Is this right? Snyder's does not offer one. Help.

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