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Re: Thrust plate and cam gear clearence
[Re: dnd0001]
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08/19/13 10:43 PM
08/19/13 10:43 PM
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Okay need some advice. I'm replacing the timing chain on my 340. should I be able to pull the gears off an put the new on without checking the thrust plate/cam gear clearence. The rest of the engine is fully assembled and I can't get the cam to move forward to check the required gap. Do I even need to do this or was this done when the engine was built? Can't I just put the new timing chain/sprocket on and be fine? I need to figure this out so I can put it back together.
thats what i do, I have never had a reason to check the thrust plate on a SB with a chain/gears.
just make sure you have the gear fully seated and the cam bolt torque correct. (I use a 3/8 air impact gun and torque the bolt seating the gear)
now i do remove/inspect the thrust plate when i remove a cam. but only looking for obvious wear signs on the thrust surface.
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Re: Thrust plate and cam gear clearence
[Re: goldmember]
#1486898
08/19/13 10:55 PM
08/19/13 10:55 PM
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Posts: 15,487 Florida
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Most are never checked for proper end play and most are not a problem. Why not install and check endplay?
i run junk, i dont measure any of it other than how long it lasts before i have to replace it.
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Re: Thrust plate and cam gear clearence
[Re: scratchnfotraction]
#1486900
08/20/13 02:07 AM
08/20/13 02:07 AM
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Most are never checked for proper end play and most are not a problem. Why not install and check endplay?
i run junk, i dont measure any of it other than how long it lasts before i have to replace it.
Most are not a problem and yes I have built a ton without an issue.
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