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Re: [TR] Timing chainwheels TR3A

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Subject: Re: [TR] Timing chainwheels TR3A
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 08:51:30 -0700
> My crank chainwheel stands .0045" proud of the cam chainwheel 
> when aligned with a straightedge. (new parts) This does not 
> include the use of any  crank shims.  Is it OK to lap the 
> rear surface of the chainwheel or is this  w/in tolerance?  
> The cam chainwheel runs out .002 - .003" but the original ran 
> out .015" so  I am guessing that I am OK.  

How much endplay is there on the cam & crank ?  Are you checking alignment
with them both pushed all the way back ? Is the front cam bearing new ? Are
you sure the crank chainwheel is seated firmly against it's shoulder ?

.0045" probably isn't enough misalignment to worry about, but it seems odd
to me, and it certainly wouldn't hurt to remove it.  Just be sure it's
really there, first.

Randall
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