02-16-2011, 02:25 PM | #1 |
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cam gear nut
what is the best way to stop the cam from turning while tightening the cam nut ? cam is installed in the engine. I have a fiber gear and i'm afraid of breaking teeth (on the gear) if I hold it by stopping the crank from turning
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02-16-2011, 02:29 PM | #2 |
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Re: cam gear nut
I think there was a comment recently to use a rag in the teeth of the gear to aoid damage. Bob
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02-16-2011, 02:31 PM | #3 |
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Re: cam gear nut
Avoid... not aoid. my fingers are mostly thumbs. Too many blows from the shingling axe, I guess. Bob
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02-16-2011, 02:33 PM | #4 |
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I think we had the car in gear when we replaced ours.
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02-16-2011, 06:22 PM | #5 |
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Re: cam gear nut
I have always been told to remove the starter motor and place a block of wood between the flywheel ring gear and the flywheel housing. This way the gear can be removed unharmed.
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02-16-2011, 08:04 PM | #7 |
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Re: cam gear nut
Put a rag between the teeth, put the transmission in high, block the wheels so it does not move, and apply force gradually with breaker bar and a camshaft nut removal tool. I have used the cold chisel method, dont recommend it.
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02-16-2011, 08:51 PM | #8 |
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Re: cam gear nut
What method would you use on an aluminum gear, engine not in the car, flywheel not on engine ? How many foot pounds torque ?
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02-16-2011, 09:17 PM | #9 |
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Re: cam gear nut
MIke, I would just hit it with an impact at that point
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Re: cam gear nut
I just clamp the cam in a vise with copper jaws, and tighten with an impact wrench.
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02-17-2011, 01:26 PM | #12 |
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He stated the cam is in the engine. Bob
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02-17-2011, 01:30 PM | #13 |
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I do it different than most. I take the side cover off then put a strong clamp on the gear then it will not hurt the teeth.
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02-17-2011, 01:39 PM | #14 |
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ive used the correct cam nut wrench with no luck . i use a chisel with the end ground flat , so as not to cut , & lock tite (red) . seems to work good for me ....... steve
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If I remember correctly it is 100 tf.-lbs.
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02-17-2011, 03:02 PM | #17 |
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I ended up putting a 2x4 between the block and crank and made a practice tightening with the old cam gear with no broken teeth so I put the new gear back on and snugged up to 100lbs . I feel better now.
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good for you . good luck ................ steve
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