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So I pulled off the old crank gear and put on the new on and this is the test fit for the new DR timing chain. I haven't torqued down the cam gear bolts nor put on threadlocker blue yet.
Looks aligned, but if anyone sees anything amiss, LMK...
Chain is tight, was a bit of a struggle to get the cam gear on. I plan on taking the cam bolts out one by one and putting threadlocker blue on them and then I'll torque all 3 down.
Next time you need to turn the crank with the balancer removed, there is a socket for that to slip over the crank snout. Should be available lots of places, even locally. Probably could even rent one.
Next time you need to turn the crank with the balancer removed, there is a socket for that to slip over the crank snout. Should be available lots of places, even locally. Probably could even rent one.
Good to know - Autozone has a ton of free rental tools.
Today I ordered a Cam Locking Plate for a SBC off Amazon. Could not find one at Napa or other auto parts dealers.
Yes, that's not something kept in stock, because of high demand.
Good for you, however. That part is inexpensive insurance. Loctite is a wonderful product, but not 100% guaranteed.
As I recall, there are three bendable tabs per bolt. You only need to bend one or two of the tabs per bolt.
Plus a drop of Loctite Blue and you are good to go.
Next time you need to turn the crank with the balancer removed, there is a socket for that to slip over the crank snout. Should be available lots of places, even locally. Probably could even rent one.
I would think that for the cost of renting one of those sockets, you could spend $2-3 more, and buy one. Then you have it for future use.
