<VV> Re: Timing Gear ?

[J R Read_HML]

IF Mike is correct - check the drain oil for shinny brass particles.  There 
should be plenty of them.

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Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Kost" <vairmike at sbcglobal.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 10:05 AM
Subject: <VV> Re: Timing Gear ?


> Rodney,
>
> A number of people have suggested a distributor problem and I concur. My 
> suggestion is that maybe the harmonic balance bolt has backed out  and 
> allowed the brass gear which drives the distributor to back out and jump a 
> tooth. If this is the case you likely have messed up the brass drive gear. 
> (BTDT) If the gear needs replacing you will (likely) need to remove the 
> harmonic balance and rear housing to replace the gear.
>
> Mike Kost
>
> Rodney Sampson wrote:
>
>> Is it possible for the timing gear to chip a tooth while the engine is 
>> being shut down ?