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Dick M · 03-20-2018, 06:59 PM

It is not advised to stuff a rag in the crank gear. Much better to clamp the timing gear. Use 2 slats of wood about 4 inches long and 2 "C" clamps. Clamp the timing gear by placing one slat on the back side of the timing gear and one slat on the front side of the timing gear. Then tighten the "C" clamps on both sides of the timing gear. The slats will use the pan as a stop. You can also use this method to torque your new timing gear.

You can use a cheater on you ratchet. However, I have found the best way to get a stubborn cam nut loose is to use an pneumatic impact gun.

03-20-2018, 06:59 PM	#4
Dick M Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ukiah, CA Posts: 477	Re: Removing timing gear nut It is not advised to stuff a rag in the crank gear. Much better to clamp the timing gear. Use 2 slats of wood about 4 inches long and 2 "C" clamps. Clamp the timing gear by placing one slat on the back side of the timing gear and one slat on the front side of the timing gear. Then tighten the "C" clamps on both sides of the timing gear. The slats will use the pan as a stop. You can also use this method to torque your new timing gear. You can use a cheater on you ratchet. However, I have found the best way to get a stubborn cam nut loose is to use an pneumatic impact gun.