<VV> VirtualVairs Digest, Vol 246, Issue 10

[Old men rule racing]

Regarding the cam, I just had the machine shop press on my thrust washer
and gear. The gear should be tight against the washer.
The cam end will be a little proud of the gear.

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> Im hoping you guys can answer a couple engine spec questions for me. I have
> gone through the manual could not find the answer I was looking for.
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>               On the camshaft, the washer that goes between the camshaft
> and
> cam gear. Should it be tight between the two or should it spin freely?
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> Second question. On a recent rebore with cast pistons, it looks like I have
> a little more than .003 clearance, .003 seems a little loose but .004 gets
> tight.
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> The book says .0022 to .003 for the old original pistons.   Thanks for any
> help.
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