Post deleted by fiddlestix

2 ways to do it , either get the proper gear set for the thrust bearing application, or space out the lower gear the same amount for proper alignment. Of coarse the later will cause another problem with pulley alignment. Get the proper gear set.

Did the cloyes come with the bearing or are you trying to add one in???

Think if it was not a set with the bearing the rear of the top gear needs to be milled the thickness of the bearing?

Maybe a screw up in top gears??

That set wasn't designed for a thrust bearing. Those with the thrust bearing have a "T" in the part number like 9-3525TX9. The cam sprocket is machined differently for the thrust bearing.

You guys are 100% correct. This set was not made for a thrust bearing. I will have to order another timing set. My next issue is that I had this block line honed. With this timing gear set I have aprox. .160" deflection in the chain. I checked the crank to cam centerline at 5.1485"(.0035" closer than stock). My question is would a -.005" chain set be too tight or am I OK with a standard set at .160" deflection? Also what is the best brand and place to buy a new timing set? Thanks again.

When I built my buddies Ford (yea I know) 460 it even gave instructions with the roller thrust bearing to have the cam gear machined on the back where the bearing rode. It gave all the dimensions and I had my buddy at the local machine shop cut it. Ron

Well..... now that you mention it.(not trying to be a smart @..) I am part owner of a machine shop and have been doing it for 30 yrs. I have considered cutting the back of the timing gear to compensate for the difference, but this will only leave about .050 pocket for the cam to seat into. I am afraid that would not be enough so better safe than sorry.