<VV> CORVAIR CAM GEARs

[shortle]

but i have heard that a few failed where they are pressed on the cam 

Do they fail because they are not pressed on properly? Are the proper procedures not followed? What are the proper procedures to ensure this does not fail?
Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado


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>i am running a 140 PG block , cam , crank , that i did not split because it 
> LOOKED clean and new , crank journals measured stock. it runs great (110 
>heads)  , has great oil pressure , but valve train noise can not be calmed 
>down. it  sounds like all are loose, but not that loud. i guess cam gear might 
>be the  issue. i will tear into it after we are done with car club stuff 
>for the season.  i will be interested in finding the problem. the other motors 
>i put together are  all quiet.  only way i can describe it , is like a 62 
>vette fuelie i had  with solid lifters years ago.
>i dont think i ever had a bad gear before , but i have heard that a few  
>failed where they are pressed on the cam?  probably from motors without  
>enough oil changes ...more someday.
>regards from vt , tim colson
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