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Old Sep 5, 2016 | 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Stiggy
It can't hurt to replace it but with a '00 I seriously doubt any blame would go to run out. I replaced my tensioners at 81,000 (looked just like yours,) with gear drive cams Jan '11, and left the oil pump as is. I'm at 160,000 on the motor now. No issues.
Out of curiosity do your gear driven cams make much noise?
 
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Old Sep 5, 2016 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Newharleylover
Out of curiosity do your gear driven cams make much noise?
FWIW they can rattle a little if the gear lash is not set correctly.. For me it's common to see the inner gears a little loose but I've had to adjust the outers also..
 
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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Newharleylover
Out of curiosity do your gear driven cams make much noise?
Nope. They are actually quieter than chains. I'd like to take credit for my diligence but I just got lucky with a perfect fit. No clack, no whine.
 
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Originally Posted by Newharleylover
Out of curiosity do your gear driven cams make much noise?
My gears are pretty quite - the flywheels are true <.001 and the gears are set up properly - I have set them up on wheels @ 0025 -.003 out of true and they are noisier because you have to run the gears a little loose - they last good but sound like an old Panhead with solids. Don't run an oil pump like a Fueling if the wheels are not true, the oil pump tolerances are too close and you may have problems - ask me how I know - Eastcoast Jim
 
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