Cam chest noise
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From: georgia
That is not what you need to be checking. Put the dial indicator perpendicular to the pinion shaft and rotate the crankshaft to check the runout.
When cam cover is on and checking for gear lash, rotate the crankshaft 90 degrees and check backlash again. Repeat every 90 degrees. .
When cam cover is on and checking for gear lash, rotate the crankshaft 90 degrees and check backlash again. Repeat every 90 degrees. .
Last edited by jbarr1; Today at 08:32 AM.
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From: New Mexico
That is not what you need to be checking. Put the dial indicator perpendicular to the pinion shaft and rotate the crankshaft to check the runout.
When cam cover is on and checking for gear lash, rotate the crankshaft 90 degrees and check backlash again. Repeat every 90 degrees. .
When cam cover is on and checking for gear lash, rotate the crankshaft 90 degrees and check backlash again. Repeat every 90 degrees. .
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From: poway
Actually both are good.. The end play looks in spec. Radial also needed to evaluate the condition of the crank.
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