C8A HUW: body dimensional data needed

[Jerry Hill]

Originally Posted by Phil Waterman

Hi Jerry

If the timing gear has actually been touched by the cover, replacing the timing gear would be a wise investment. With the fibber timing gears it is very easy to break or crack a tooth. I've done it just bumping it while pushing the crankshaft gear on. If it is just a dent in the timing cover with no internal contact you should be OK. But you are wise to plan on pulling the cover.

Will reshoot the photos and also give a chart of angles.

Cheers Phil

Thanks for the info Phil

I didn't study the cam gear, but it is black and stamped GM and looked like grey iron. Could I have been mistaken and was it fibre? The crankshaft gear is steel. If it is fibre, I think I should replace it as it made a light rubbing noise when I ran up the engine for 1 or 2 mins to test. Can you advise on a source. Rex Ward is v. good 'round these parts but his parts are focused on GMC & DUKW .

Much appreciate the upcoming chart of angles and your advise.

Jerry