Hi, I've tried everything, and I can't figure this problem out. My camshaft and lifters were worn out, so I got a new camshaft and lifters. I had the gear pressed on by an auto machine shop, and the thrust plate clearance is .005". I put the crank gear on by heating it in the oven and hitting it on with a hammer and a large socket.

I installed the camshaft, and the thrust plate sat flush against the block, but the camshaft gear is ~.03" forward of the crank gear.

I have checked the endplay in the crank, and its .007". Linked are a few pictures of the problem and a link to my stovebolt thread about it.

http://i51.tinypic.com/2uz5nnr.jpg
http://i53.tinypic.com/35n81eh.jpg
http://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=702382#Post702382

Does anyone have any ideas as to what would be causing this? I'm getting ridiculously frustrated and confused by this.

My Truck: http://i35.tinypic.com/2a0e0bc.jpg