The Ford Barn

tubman · 05-15-2019, 04:25 PM

Do it in the kitchen; the ovens right there and the heat is more controllable than a torch, plus the lighting's better.

I prefer a pipe over a brass drift, as the chances of getting the gear "cocked" on the shaft are eliminated (unless the end of the pipe is not square).

flatford8 · 05-15-2019, 04:46 PM

“Do it in the kitchen; the ovens right there and the heat is more controllable than a torch, plus the lighting's better.“
And the kitchen is where the fridge is, the fridge is where the beer is!!
If you get caught, better to beg forgiveness than ask permission...Mark

Ronnieroadster · 05-15-2019, 09:43 PM

Heck for years I have been using an old toaster over just put the gear in at max heat for 15 minutes. It will expand just enough to begin going on then use the pipe to complete the installation. Works perfectly every time no damage to the gear and no raised metal between the two surfaces to cause a problem like metal shavings inside the engine if not cleaned properly. The toaster oven comes in handy to warm up cold pizza for lunch also.
Ronnieroadster

macdonge · 05-17-2019, 12:16 PM

Done! Had the BFH and a big drift made up from pipe fittings as backup but it turned out, after heating the gear up to ~ 300 deg F, the gear slid right on! I just made sure it was tapped fully home using a brass hammer & drift. Thanks again to all for your replies!

Glen

05-15-2019, 04:25 PM	#21
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,316	Re: Crankshaft Timing Gear Install Do it in the kitchen; the ovens right there and the heat is more controllable than a torch, plus the lighting's better. I prefer a pipe over a brass drift, as the chances of getting the gear "cocked" on the shaft are eliminated (unless the end of the pipe is not square). Last edited by tubman; 05-15-2019 at 04:34 PM.

05-15-2019, 04:46 PM	#22
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,629	Re: Crankshaft Timing Gear Install “Do it in the kitchen; the ovens right there and the heat is more controllable than a torch, plus the lighting's better.“ And the kitchen is where the fridge is, the fridge is where the beer is!! If you get caught, better to beg forgiveness than ask permission...Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver

05-15-2019, 09:43 PM	#23
Ronnieroadster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Coast in CT Posts: 1,529	Re: Crankshaft Timing Gear Install Heck for years I have been using an old toaster over just put the gear in at max heat for 15 minutes. It will expand just enough to begin going on then use the pipe to complete the installation. Works perfectly every time no damage to the gear and no raised metal between the two surfaces to cause a problem like metal shavings inside the engine if not cleaned properly. The toaster oven comes in handy to warm up cold pizza for lunch also. Ronnieroadster __________________ I use the F word a lot no not that word these words Flathead , Focus and Finish. "Life Member of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club using a Ford Flathead block" Owner , Builder, Driver of the First Ford Flathead bodied roadster to run 200 MPH Record July 13, 2018 LTA timing association 200.921 in one and a half miles burning gasoline. First ever gas burning Ford flathead powered roadster to run 200 MPH at Bonneville Salt Flats setting the record August 7th 2021 at 205.744 MPH Last edited by Ronnieroadster; 05-16-2019 at 03:26 PM.