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Re: Cam Timing III

To: Richard Taylor <n196x@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: Cam Timing III
From: Jack W Drews <vinttr4@forbin.com>
Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 09:39:30 -0500
Richard Taylor wrote:
> 
> Amici again,
> 
> I apologize for being so slow witted about all this but as I see it the cam
> sprocket is through-bolted to the cam shaft. And there are only two pair of
> bolt holes offering only two chances, each a half a tooth apart, to get it
> right. By reversing the sprocket there are two more shots at it, each a
> quarter tooth apart from the reverse side. This means that there is no
> opportunity for any more accurate adjustment than finding the right bolt
> holes. Hence the closest adjustment one can have is 1/4 of a tooth on the
> cam sprocket.
> 
> What I have described here is a synthesized collection of gossip, rumor,
> old manuals and my own low-grade experience. If it is correct (and I have
> no great confidence that it is), I would appreciate any confirmation I can
> get. Besides then I don't have to buy a dial indicator.
> 
> Thanks again.
> Richard Taylor
> Atlanta

If the gear is made correctly, you can also switch it front to back and
get a half tooth adjustment.
-- 
uncle jack the carfrek
TR4 Rallye Replica vintage racer

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