Posted By: tubtar
Small block belt cam drive users ? - 10/25/11 05:43 AM
I am putting together a Weber belt drive to use on my bullet.
Got it used and there are a couple issues I am battling.
When I got it , it had one thrust washer and one torrington bearing.
I am guessing that the block was machined for this set up , because there isn't enough clearance under the thrust plate for all of it even with .099 of shims stacked under it.
This is way more shim than I would like to see under it anyway.
I spoke with Dave Weber and he never used the torrington bearing on his deals.
When you set your cam end play , did you have any problems or things that had you scratching your heads ?
The block plate has also been cut down for a short deck motor and the holes for mounting the front mount distributor are cut in half.....I am debating whether to weld material ( about 1/4 " ) to the area to restore the holes or buy another plate..........since I just got laid off , I am thinking cheaper is better , but don't want to do anything that would be impractical or unsound. ( again )
For those who would advise " you should have bought new and not had to F*#% around " I cannot disagree.
Next time I will.
But I have the drive and the distributor ( with B.B.C. brackets ) for pretty cheap , and my stubborn side won't let me not try and make it work.
Any helpful hints would be greatly appreciated.
Got it used and there are a couple issues I am battling.
When I got it , it had one thrust washer and one torrington bearing.
I am guessing that the block was machined for this set up , because there isn't enough clearance under the thrust plate for all of it even with .099 of shims stacked under it.
This is way more shim than I would like to see under it anyway.
I spoke with Dave Weber and he never used the torrington bearing on his deals.
When you set your cam end play , did you have any problems or things that had you scratching your heads ?
The block plate has also been cut down for a short deck motor and the holes for mounting the front mount distributor are cut in half.....I am debating whether to weld material ( about 1/4 " ) to the area to restore the holes or buy another plate..........since I just got laid off , I am thinking cheaper is better , but don't want to do anything that would be impractical or unsound. ( again )
For those who would advise " you should have bought new and not had to F*#% around " I cannot disagree.
Next time I will.
But I have the drive and the distributor ( with B.B.C. brackets ) for pretty cheap , and my stubborn side won't let me not try and make it work.
Any helpful hints would be greatly appreciated.
