Cam Plate

[JJB77FJ40]

Could anyone advise how to determine whether the Cam plate (that 2 bolt hole plate behind the cam gear on the camshaft) is good or bad? What is it's function (prevent cam movement??).

Also, is there a home method of pressing the cam gear back on (hammer and pipe over the cam shaft??). Does it have to be pressed?

Thanks,

John (Rookie Engine rebuillder)

 

[Ian Rogers]

i dont know how to tell if the 'Cam Plate" is good or bad. But as for the getting the gear back on, i boiled mine like a ring gear and taped it on with a pice of pipe. It worked maybe not the best but hey the truck still runs. If you have an old motor like i did i would change out the fiber gear in use a later one thats metal.

 

[Poser]

Torch....


Very carefully, with a torch.


Have removed them with the cam still in the engine....



Be careful.


-Steve