Hub installation with new double roller timing chain
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St. Jude Donor '03
Hub installation with new double roller timing chain
I'm having trouble re-installing the hub after my cam swap, 95 opti, and electric waterpump conversion.
The hub has basically stopped going in and it still has a few more millimeters to go. I guess about 4 or 5mm to go. Using my torque wrench I'm putting almost 140 ftlbs on the damn thing so I know I have got to stop before I strip it or the bolt breaks.
I'm planning on pulling it back off and coating it real good with assembly lube. (I guess I should have done this the first time but it already was pretty slick)
Is it possible the new slightly thicker Timing gear is blocking it?
This is with the Cloyes 3145.
The hub has basically stopped going in and it still has a few more millimeters to go. I guess about 4 or 5mm to go. Using my torque wrench I'm putting almost 140 ftlbs on the damn thing so I know I have got to stop before I strip it or the bolt breaks.
I'm planning on pulling it back off and coating it real good with assembly lube. (I guess I should have done this the first time but it already was pretty slick)
Is it possible the new slightly thicker Timing gear is blocking it?
This is with the Cloyes 3145.
Last edited by VR'92; Apr 18, 2005 at 12:33 PM.
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well a couple of things - and you're talking about the crank bolt right?
Use compressed air to blow out the bolt hole on the crank snout to make sure nothing is actually IN there (and look too using a mirror and strong light - you never know...).
Secondly - did you remember to use that big ol washer between the bolt and the crank snout?
Do you have the right bolt? (sounds dumb, but just checking).
Lastly, make sure the threads on the bolt and crank are nice and clean - if you crossthreaded the crank bolt it might be binding up on you.
OOPS: in retrospect I'm guessing you're referring to the cam gear? Not sure either way, but just take a step back and make sure you're not missing something obvious like a spacer plate or something. Also make sure the sprockets are lined up (in the same plane) and all that jazz. Best of luck!
Use compressed air to blow out the bolt hole on the crank snout to make sure nothing is actually IN there (and look too using a mirror and strong light - you never know...).
Secondly - did you remember to use that big ol washer between the bolt and the crank snout?
Do you have the right bolt? (sounds dumb, but just checking).
Lastly, make sure the threads on the bolt and crank are nice and clean - if you crossthreaded the crank bolt it might be binding up on you.
OOPS: in retrospect I'm guessing you're referring to the cam gear? Not sure either way, but just take a step back and make sure you're not missing something obvious like a spacer plate or something. Also make sure the sprockets are lined up (in the same plane) and all that jazz. Best of luck!
Last edited by Ramanstud; Apr 18, 2005 at 01:47 PM.
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Originally Posted by Ramanstud
well a couple of things - and you're talking about the crank bolt right?
Use compressed air to blow out the bolt hole on the crank snout to make sure nothing is actually IN there (and look too using a mirror and strong light - you never know...).
Secondly - did you remember to use that big ol washer between the bolt and the crank snout?
Do you have the right bolt? (sounds dumb, but just checking).
Lastly, make sure the threads on the bolt and crank are nice and clean - if you crossthreaded the crank bolt it might be binding up on you.
OOPS: in retrospect I'm guessing you're referring to the cam gear? Not sure either way, but just take a step back and make sure you're not missing something obvious like a spacer plate or something. Also make sure the sprockets are lined up (in the same plane) and all that jazz. Best of luck!
Use compressed air to blow out the bolt hole on the crank snout to make sure nothing is actually IN there (and look too using a mirror and strong light - you never know...).
Secondly - did you remember to use that big ol washer between the bolt and the crank snout?
Do you have the right bolt? (sounds dumb, but just checking).
Lastly, make sure the threads on the bolt and crank are nice and clean - if you crossthreaded the crank bolt it might be binding up on you.
OOPS: in retrospect I'm guessing you're referring to the cam gear? Not sure either way, but just take a step back and make sure you're not missing something obvious like a spacer plate or something. Also make sure the sprockets are lined up (in the same plane) and all that jazz. Best of luck!
Yes I have the right bolt and the spacer/washer is on
I am talking about the crank bolt and hub.
Will try the compressor method when I redo it. Its not cross threaded. I'll just pop it all back off and have a looksy. As long as I dont have to take the timing cover off again and start playing with the timing gears.
