[Healeys] 100 engine rebuild part deux

[Dave & M]

Yes - The front cam retainer plate bears on the back side of the
sprocket, & the front shoulder of the cam to locate the cam fore &
aft. It should allow  one or two thousandths end float. The cam comes
no where near the back plate.

Regards,
Dave Russell
BN2

Greg Lemon wrote:
  is it simply the gasket and
 > back plate that cover the hole for the camshaft in the back of the
 > block? I am envisioning the end of the cam spinning against the
 > gasket, but maybe there is some clearance there.
 >
 > Thanks, Greg Lemon 54 BN1