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<html><head><meta http-equiv=3D"content-type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3D=
utf-8"></head><body dir=3D"auto">Thanks everyone;<div>As no one seems to hav=
e had repeated trouble with these, I=E2=80=99ve opted to keep and use them o=
n the next rebuild=E2=80=A6,</div><div>Your inputs are much appreciated!</di=
v><div>Regards,</div><div>Phil<br id=3D"lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><di=
v dir=3D"ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br><blockquote type=
=3D"cite">On Sep 23, 2024, at 8:36=E2=80=AFAM, Erik Jacobsen <kekjacobsen=
@yahoo.com> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type=3D"cite"><d=
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<div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">Phil,</div><div dir=3D"ltr" d=
ata-setdir=3D"false">My two cents (no cash value <img title=3D"Emoji" alt=3D=
"Emoji" class=3D"yahoo-emoji-wrapper" height=3D"16" src=3D"https://s.yimg.co=
m/nq/yemoji_assets/latest/yemoji_assets/1f609.png" width=3D"16" style=3D"pad=
ding: 0px 2px; vertical-align: middle;" data-inlineimagemanipulating=3D"true=
" data-unique-identifier=3D"">). I have used vernier sprockets on my TR3, my=
wife's TR6 and my Bugeye race cars, and haven't had any issues. I don't tor=
que them to a specific number since mine are all aluminum, but I do Loctite b=
lue the screws. Have never had any slipping or wear issues. And the ability t=
o get the cam timing just right is awfully nice, especially on the 3 as it's=
so critical. </div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false"><br></div><d=
iv dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">Cheers,</div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setd=
ir=3D"false">Jake</div><div><br></div>
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On Monday, September 23, 2024 at 07:21:34 AM CDT, vf=
racing--- via Fot <fot@autox.team.net> wrote:
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"font-family:arial;font-size:16px;" class=3D"ydpdf1d6466yiv9746831058yahoo-s=
tyle-wrap"><div dir=3D"ltr">Hi all;</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=
=3D"ltr">After completely and embarassingly blowing cam timing on two consec=
utive engines i bought from Moss a so-called "vernier" adjustable cam timing=
sprocket made by Powertune. It consists of a hub and sprocket held in=
relative position to each other with 6 Allen head cap screws near the perip=
hery of the sprocket. The cap screws have a fancy machined and anodize=
d aluminum washer under them to spread the load. (See picture).</div><div di=
r=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">My question/concerns are:</div><div dir=
=3D"ltr"><br></div><blockquote style=3D"margin:0 0 0 40px;border:none;paddin=
g:0px;"><div dir=3D"ltr">Is this robust enough to hold position? Is th=
e friction between hub and sprocket sufficient? </div><div dir=3D"ltr"=
><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">Do the aluminum "washers" hold up or do they cre=
ep over time, reducing the clamping load and allowing it to slip?</div><div d=
ir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">Does anyone have a suggestion for the t=
orque spec on the 6 Allen headed cap screws (no specs given with the sprocke=
t) or the hub to cam (book says 24 - 26 ft lbs).</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br><=
/div><div dir=3D"ltr">Should I assemble this Loctite between the hub and spr=
ocket to keep it from slipping?</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"=
ltr">Or should I send this back and get a more robust unit? If so, whe=
re can I get a better one?</div></blockquote><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div=
dir=3D"ltr">Thanks!</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></=
div><div dir=3D"ltr">Phil Gott</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"l=
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