How do you pull outer gears from cam plate?
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How do you pull outer gears from cam plate?
I have Andrews gear drive cams installed and need to open the cam chest up again. What is the best way to pull the pinion gear and cam drive gear off, hopefully without and special tools?
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RE: How do you pull outer gears from cam plate?
I just installed the Andrews 26G gears this weekend. I had to remove the pinion gear after tapping it onto the shaft. I used a steering wheel type puller (a puller with slots for two screws). The Andrews pinion gear has two 1/4-20 holes. Run screws into holes and pull using the slotted puller to prevent excess pressure on gear along toothed outer edge.
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Thats what I thought. I also think I read where someone threaded a bolt thru them to "push" them off. We'll see. Thanks for the reply.
Thats what I thought. I also think I read where someone threaded a bolt thru them to "push" them off. We'll see. Thanks for the reply.
You can also take a small pry bar, and GENTLY pry it very slowly, going from side to side alternating around the gear.
Most gear pullers won't work...............there just isn't enough room to get the jaws on the gear, it sits too close to the cam plate.
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+1, a small slottedpuller is the safe way and can be found just about any parts store. The other ways mentioned would most likely work also, but the puller is the safest IMHO.
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I just installed the Andrews 26G gears this weekend. I had to remove the pinion gear after tapping it onto the shaft. I used a steering wheel type puller (a puller with slots for two screws). The Andrews pinion gear has two 1/4-20 holes. Run screws into holes and pull using the slotted puller to prevent excess pressure on gear along toothed outer edge.
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I just installed the Andrews 26G gears this weekend. I had to remove the pinion gear after tapping it onto the shaft. I used a steering wheel type puller (a puller with slots for two screws). The Andrews pinion gear has two 1/4-20 holes. Run screws into holes and pull using the slotted puller to prevent excess pressure on gear along toothed outer edge.
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Thanks 04Ultra. Thats exactly what I was looking for. Got to love the forum. Can get the answer to just about any question within 24 hrs.
Also, how do you like the 26G's? Thats what I am installing.
Also, how do you like the 26G's? Thats what I am installing.
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I have a standard steering wheel puller specifically for this task.
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RE: How do you pull outer gears from cam plate?
You are welcome 02FLHR.
I don't have mine completely done yet. I ordered new lifters from Zanotti's beforeI started the install. The boxthat contained the lifters arrived EMPTY. Friggin' UPS [:@] Can't complain about Zanotti's customer service, they were kind enough to send replacements at noadditional cost,they arrived today. I will finish up Wed. and start it up. Sucks that it is very cold here now, I'll try to ride a few minutes anyway.
Later,
04Ultra
I don't have mine completely done yet. I ordered new lifters from Zanotti's beforeI started the install. The boxthat contained the lifters arrived EMPTY. Friggin' UPS [:@] Can't complain about Zanotti's customer service, they were kind enough to send replacements at noadditional cost,they arrived today. I will finish up Wed. and start it up. Sucks that it is very cold here now, I'll try to ride a few minutes anyway.
Later,
04Ultra
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