Did a "dye penetrant" check of the Cam gear that was removed and found it had a crack. Was not detected by the naked eye on initial removal. The thrust plate was fine and the cam had not moved so the fix is just a new gear and gaskets/seals. The 1st delivery of the cam gear was the wrong one. Won't get the new "Alumy" one till monday. Darn missed another weekend cruisin in the Gold Rush Foothills. Intend to install the gear without removing the cam and use the Hot & Cold method as discussed above. If anyone has any other tips before I proceed on Monday please chime in...TKS
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