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Steve Jelf · 01-12-2013, 11:59 PM

No, the cam shaft isn't supposed to wander around. I don't have the engine book handy to check the numbers, but 1/16" of play sounds pretty drastic. The timing gear cover is supposed to be installed with a tool that centers it on the cam shaft. If it's off center a roller timer may be erratic.

01-12-2013, 11:59 PM	#2
Steve Jelf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Parkerfield KS Posts: 526	Re: 26 Tmotor No, the cam shaft isn't supposed to wander around. I don't have the engine book handy to check the numbers, but 1/16" of play sounds pretty drastic. The timing gear cover is supposed to be installed with a tool that centers it on the cam shaft. If it's off center a roller timer may be erratic.