Juicetone, I bought a nice used one for my big small block project, (another story) at a swap meet a few weeks ago for $100.00. As long as the unit isn't damaged, ATI will "rebuild" it for $75.00 plus shipping. For this project, (my 154" 4 banger) I'll probably buy a new one from ATI or one of the catalog speed shops.
Strokersix, thanks for the info! I doubt that one could take out much play at .004". Below that, you'd likely run into lubrication problems. I'm thinking the only advantage to running a straight cut gear set would be to reduce the possibility of wear on the cam retainer and lower friction in the meshing of the gears. The other advantage of the strait cut gears is, I have a set already.
Last edited by Blackwater; 03/01/18 11:45 AM.
