Cam support plate install question.
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Cam support plate install question.
Today, I installed my S&S TC3 oil pump and cam support plate into Reaper (2005 Night Train). Everything went smoothly until I dropped a hex bit down one of the lifter bores... 
So, I pulled everything apart to get the bit out. Thinking about it now, I have a concern: When I removed the support plate to get the bit, I was distracted, and angry, and neglected to double-check that the 2 small o-rings were still in place before putting everything back together. I didn't see any on the ground or anything afterward, while cleaning up. The reason I'm a bit worried that one or both came out is that while I was reassembling the cam chest, I noticed a fair bit of oil dripping out from the left side (looking at the cam chest) of, or from behind, the plate. There is still oil in the tank, but I would assume that it shouldn't be draining into the cam chest with the engine off.
Am I just being paranoid, or do I need to pull it all apart again?
Thanks for any insights.
Cheers!
So, I pulled everything apart to get the bit out. Thinking about it now, I have a concern: When I removed the support plate to get the bit, I was distracted, and angry, and neglected to double-check that the 2 small o-rings were still in place before putting everything back together. I didn't see any on the ground or anything afterward, while cleaning up. The reason I'm a bit worried that one or both came out is that while I was reassembling the cam chest, I noticed a fair bit of oil dripping out from the left side (looking at the cam chest) of, or from behind, the plate. There is still oil in the tank, but I would assume that it shouldn't be draining into the cam chest with the engine off.Am I just being paranoid, or do I need to pull it all apart again?
Thanks for any insights.
Cheers!
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I just can't take you serious. I am not sure which is worse, dickey referring to himself in the 3rd person, or ever chance you get identifying your bike with your pet name.
I am a bit surprised you have ever seen a cam plate.
I am a bit surprised you have ever seen a cam plate.
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Every reply you post, on every thread, just reinforces how much of a clueless a-hole you are. GFYS. 
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It is one thing to have a pet name for your pecker, but damn, every chance you get you bring it up. It is a football bat, and someone needed tell you. Please no hug.
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Come on, being compared to dickey, should be your come to jesus moment. Notice you two are unique?
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Same for me. I pulled it apart today, and the o-rings were in place. At least now, I am sure and can relax about that. 
Cheers!
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I woulda pulled the cam plate as well. At the very least I would have made the starter very unhappy and cranked it over with the switch in the off postion and the plugs out until I got oil pressure. As for the dripping, its common. the pump has a pickup in that area (along with the tube that goes into the crankcase) so its a low point. Anything that is in the area is gonna end up there. Its normal.
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I woulda pulled the cam plate as well. At the very least I would have made the starter very unhappy and cranked it over with the switch in the off postion and the plugs out until I got oil pressure. As for the dripping, its common. the pump has a pickup in that area (along with the tube that goes into the crankcase) so its a low point. Anything that is in the area is gonna end up there. Its normal.
Since I had also already installed the lifters, and didn't feel like taking the covers off, etc... I fashioned some "holders" using small neodymium magnets attached to some old bolts, held up using mechanic's wire. Worked perfectly.
Cheers!