Recent content by KenG

ok guys, sorry for the delay in wrapping this thread up. i was able to spend some time with it today and after measuring the thrust plate more closely it looked like the manufacturing process they used to create the hole for the cam nose created a raised edge that increased its "thickness" to a...

thanks for the input everybody, I've got a set of digital calipers I'm pulling these measurements with. I've got a call into Howards to talk through it with them. hopefully they can provide some info, or at least confirm the critical dimensions to eliminate it as problem child. I've also...

ok, sorry for the delay in getting these measurements posted. The Tensioner/Thrust Plate is .160 Cam Step is .160 Timing Gear depth is .717 I tried installing the timing gear without the eccentric and the Hughes washer and its close. .002 endplay between the gear and thrust plate. I can turn...

thanks guys! I'll measure some stuff tonight and try assembling without the eccentric. Unfortunately I don't have extra timing gears to try but I'll measure what I have and share. and yes, thank you Rusty. perk of living in the desert year round sandal weather.

howdy, long time listener 1st time caller. Hoping someone can help me identify what I'm doing wrong on my engine build. I'm putting together a 360 based 408 stroker and am installing my timing set and am noticing an issue with my camshaft endplay, specifically my lack of it. I've got a Howards...