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Peter J · 09-10-2012, 11:56 AM

Hey Guys,

I'm installing a new timing gear. It seems tha repro isn't as thick as the original (what's new) and the nut doesn't seat completely leaving the gear loose. Can I put a flat washer in there to take up the slack?

Thanks in advance,
Pete

Special Coupe Frank · 09-10-2012, 12:08 PM

Hmmm, doesn't sound ideal... might want to talk to your supplier...

Peter J · 09-10-2012, 02:50 PM

Thanks Frank,
I think my nut may be bent a little bit. Sure goes on hard. I may break down and order a new one. It's a spare engine so I have plenty of time.

Pete

Jim Brierley · 09-11-2012, 10:07 AM

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A lot of cams pass thru my shop and many have beat-up threads. I made a die from a cam nut by cutting 4 grooves in the threads. I have 2 of these dies, one from a looser nut and one from a tighter (smaller i.d. nut). First I file any damaged threads at the front of the threaded area, then use the dies. It takes time and patience but gets the job done. All nuts, and all cams, are not the same. Years ago I received a cam from Canada with the gear and nut still in place. The gear had spokes, as opposed to a solid center area, and there was a thin hardened steel washer under the nut.

09-10-2012, 11:56 AM	#1
Peter J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 691	Quick Question Hey Guys, I'm installing a new timing gear. It seems tha repro isn't as thick as the original (what's new) and the nut doesn't seat completely leaving the gear loose. Can I put a flat washer in there to take up the slack? Thanks in advance, Pete

09-10-2012, 12:08 PM	#2
Special Coupe Frank Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Penna Posts: 2,108	Re: Quick Question Hmmm, doesn't sound ideal... might want to talk to your supplier...

09-10-2012, 02:50 PM	#3
Peter J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 691	Re: Quick Question Thanks Frank, I think my nut may be bent a little bit. Sure goes on hard. I may break down and order a new one. It's a spare engine so I have plenty of time. Pete Last edited by Peter J; 09-10-2012 at 02:52 PM. Reason: additional

09-11-2012, 10:07 AM	#4
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,089	Re: Quick Question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) A lot of cams pass thru my shop and many have beat-up threads. I made a die from a cam nut by cutting 4 grooves in the threads. I have 2 of these dies, one from a looser nut and one from a tighter (smaller i.d. nut). First I file any damaged threads at the front of the threaded area, then use the dies. It takes time and patience but gets the job done. All nuts, and all cams, are not the same. Years ago I received a cam from Canada with the gear and nut still in place. The gear had spokes, as opposed to a solid center area, and there was a thin hardened steel washer under the nut.