timing gear question

[hammondo]

is it ok to bash the timing gear on with a hammer (in the centre)? I'm worried about damaging the camshaft bearings etc.

same question for harmonic balancer too???

Cheers
Greg

[mez]

hey greg ive done it before you have to remove the fuel pump/dizzy
to hold the cam from going backwards and popin out the rear cam plug
as for the balancer just wack it in the centre section checking keyway
alignment and alittle lube helps

[rosco]

Hi,
I had my timing gear and crankshaft timing gear pressed on by the blocke who re-profiled the cam.
I can't remember fitting the fibre gear back in 1977 - but can tell you I have had to hammer on the harmonic balancer - make sure you use a socket and bar just big enough to cover the hole.
I was a bit concerned about the crank bearings - but realise there is a great bloody flywheel to counter any blows. If you run an auto, the torque converter has a much lighter weight.............

frats,
Rosco (still the raccoon!)

[hammondo]

to hold the cam from going backwards and popin out the rear cam plug

hey mez
do you mean put something in against the fuel pump lobe to stop it going backwards? like a socket bar or something?

cheers
Greg

[FB MAD]

Yep, A good solid pry bar,screwdriver or something against the fuel pump cam lobe to help stop the cam from being knocked back too hard against the rear cam bearing plug,otherwise like mez said, you run the risk of knocking out the rear cam plug.

Terry.

[mez]

spot on