Thanks for the reply, you confirmed my suspicions. The Buick 215 manual called
the washer the "special" washer. Based on that I figured I needed the biggest
washer I could find. I ended up using a intake/exhaust washer from a 4 cyl MGB.
I drilled it out to fit the bolt and used that. Hope it works OK.
Thanks for the offer to send me one David that is truly in the spirit of the
"need for speed", ain't this list great!
Larry Hoy
>-----Original Message-----
>From: David Kernberger [mailto:dkern@napanet.net]
>Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2000 7:37 PM
>To: Larry Hoy
>Cc: mgb-v8@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: 215 camshaft "stuff"
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>9/3/00
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>Larry,
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> No lock washer needed. At least, not used originally. Flat washer
>is a special item--about 1 7/16" diameter X abut 5/32" thick--don't know if
>it is hardened. I have plenty of these washers, as I have stripped many of
>these engines and am storing ALL the parts-large and small. Give me your
>address and I will be happy to ship one off to you no chargRegards, Dave
>Kernberger
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>>As I re-assemble my 1961 Buick 215 I am wondering about some assembly items.
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>>On the front of the camshaft I have a bolt, lock washer, flat washer, timing
>>chain gear and the mechanical fuel pump eccentric.
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>>I was wondering about both washers. Is the lock washer supposed to be there?
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>>My flat washer is a home made cobbled up affair. Somewhere along the way
>>someone probably couldn't find the washer they took off the engine and in
>>desparation made one. This washer is not a pretty sight. Can someone tell me
>>if the washer is supposed to be a hardened and thick flat washer? Or is it
>>some kind of machined washer?
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>>Thanks.
>>
>>Larry Hoy
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