That little threaded screw is just to hold the cam gear and chain in place
on the upper timing chain guide while you get things all aligned. The final
installation should look like this:
http://www.gordon-glasgow.org/Images/Bracket_closeup2_sm.jpg
You might want to look over this article for a couple of tips:
http://www.gordon-glasgow.org/Evil_L.asp
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@Autox.Team.Net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@Autox.Team.Net]On Behalf Of
> stebharvey@ameritech.net
> Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 5:24 PM
> To: datsun-roadsters@Autox.Team.Net
> Subject: Timing chain parts?
>
>
> Group,
>
> I with the help of a non-roadster engine builder started assembling my
> 2000 engine tonight. He got all of the timing components installed and
> then we came to the conclusion that two bolts are missing. I mean we
> think their missing. The bolts I speak of appear to belong in the upper
> cam gear. We installed the small screw with serrated washer into the cam
> gear but it looks like two bolts should now secure the gear to the cam.
> There's threaded holes with the thread set back into the bore. It also
> appears that these bolts may have a shoulder near the head to fit
> tightly into the gear hole diameter. Can anyone help??
>
> Thanks
>
> Steve Harvey
> P.S. thanks for all the great info. on Miata seats. I'm searching!!!!
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