Camshaft movement
05-09-2013, 06:41 PM
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Camshaft movement
I installed the cam and thrust plate. The cam moves in and out a little bit. Should there be no movement at all?
05-09-2013, 08:45 PM
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there should be some movement, you'll have to measure it to see if end play is within spec
05-10-2013, 10:20 PM
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A few months ago I bought a Cloyes timing chain (part number 9145) and today I tried putting it on and it does not fit. The teeth won't go into the chain nice and even. What timing chain should I buy that will fit?
05-10-2013, 11:37 PM
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I think if the camshaft movement exceeds .009 they want you to replace the thrust plate.
05-11-2013, 02:27 PM
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Yeah .004-.008 end play, I believe.
05-12-2013, 12:03 PM
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i run .005 on my torrington set up iirc
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