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Re: [Healeys] 100 engine rebuild part deux

To: Greg Lemon <glemon@neb.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100 engine rebuild part deux
From: Dave & M <rusd@sitestar.net>
Date: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 08:57:47 -0600
Yes - The front cam retainer plate bears on the back side of the
sprocket, & the front shoulder of the cam to locate the cam fore &
aft. It should allow  one or two thousandths end float. The cam comes
no where near the back plate.

Regards,
Dave Russell
BN2

Greg Lemon wrote:
  is it simply the gasket and
 > back plate that cover the hole for the camshaft in the back of the
 > block? I am envisioning the end of the cam spinning against the
 > gasket, but maybe there is some clearance there.
 >
 > Thanks, Greg Lemon 54 BN1
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