Originally posted by 6T4Duce:
I am hearing that I should heat the gear prior to re-install. How? & How much? Torch, Oven ? Then do I just tap it home with a mallet?
Dennis mentioned this in your other thread:
I've always put the new aluminum gear in boiling water until it was hot. 5 minutes should do it. I install the thrust plate on the cam and put a .002" feeler gauge between the thrust plate and new gear and push the gear right on. If your cam's warm to the touch, putting it in the fridge for a while may help. He's serious, stick your cam in the refridgerator, boil the cam gear and it should slip right on, no pounding required. Dont forget the feeler gauge and thrust plate.
Good luck
