I had my 3FE rebuilt from a local rebuilder. After about 700 miles on the engine. the composite camshaft gear (unknown manufacturer) lost a few teeth. Luckily it was at idle when it happened and no other obvious damage was done.
As a fix, the rebuilder ordered in a steel replacement gear (unknown brand). When I installed it, there was zero backlash in the gear set. Not good. Now the rebuilder is at a lost on where to take this.
This is the most knowledgeable forum on this engine, where should I be looking for a replacement gear?
Is the factory camshaft gear for the 3FE the best choice? Is the 2F camshaft gear different then for the 3FE and if so, is that a better choice? is there other steel gear options?
Your ideas and experience is greatly appreciated.
Steve Bisig
1992 FJ80
As a fix, the rebuilder ordered in a steel replacement gear (unknown brand). When I installed it, there was zero backlash in the gear set. Not good. Now the rebuilder is at a lost on where to take this.
This is the most knowledgeable forum on this engine, where should I be looking for a replacement gear?
Is the factory camshaft gear for the 3FE the best choice? Is the 2F camshaft gear different then for the 3FE and if so, is that a better choice? is there other steel gear options?
Your ideas and experience is greatly appreciated.
Steve Bisig
1992 FJ80