Cam Gear

[JUSTA3.8V6]

Hey guys, I am doing a roller cam install this spring. I have my motor torn down and ready for the install, I was looking at the cam gear and noticed I didnt mentally check how the timing gear is installed in the cam. On the stocker it can be installed 180* different. Might be a stupid question but can anyone tell me which way the timing gear goes on lol?

 

[turbo nasty]

IIRC the cam gear can only go on one way.

 

[JUSTA3.8V6]

On my stock cam i can turn the timing gear 180* and it will bolt on. maybe something broke off?

 

[earlbrown]

I was thinking the bolts weren't exactly 180* out and it could only bolt up one day.

 

[TurboTdr3.8]

Look for the align marks like a dot and that will be your front .

 

[JUSTA3.8V6]

Yes, my cam gear says FRONT on it. What I mean is I can rotate the gear unbolted on the cam 180*. Unless my eyes deceive me. I'll go out to my shop tonight and take pics.

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[turbo nasty]

Yeah look close cause there is a bolt pattern and it only goes one way. Pretty dam sure thats right

 

[m233roller]

I've done a lot of cams & all I've done will only bolt on one way. ?

 

[JUSTA3.8V6]

Ok lol, I'll head to my shop and confirm. Just looked like I could put it on either way. I'll take pics. Maybe I'm just over thinking.

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[JUSTA3.8V6]

Lol, you guys are correct. I now feel like a retard.

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[m233roller]

Hey guy, don't feel like that as we ALL had to learn this stuff.. Now you've learned something new. Take Care

 

[JUSTA3.8V6]

Thx man, it's my first cam swap so I just wanna make sure I do it correctly.

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[Buick Mark]

Lol, you guys are correct. I now feel like a retard.

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LOL. I always feel that way