Hey guys,
Should I use the new Clevite timing set cam gear, or should I use the stocker nylon gear? Sorry if this is a "Duh.." question, but I thought I heard something about the cast gears shedding teeth. I know the stock one is lighter!
Work in progress.....
Also, should I replace the crank gear?

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225 Cubic Inches of Iron-Head American Muscle

225 bored .040 /.100 off block, Schneider Cam 224@.050~ .480 lift - Stock valves, blended bowls, Offenhauser intake with 500 Edelbrock carb

If you have an opportunity to replace the original '71+ timing set w/nylon-tooth cam sprocket, with an all-metal set of any brand...

...do it!

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Too many people who were born on third base actually believe they've hit a triple.

It's the nylon clad gears that shed teeth, not the iron or steel ones. The crank gear should be included in the timing set so there is no reason to not change it as well.

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David Kight
'62 Valiant Signet, White
'98 Dodge Dakota
'06 Jeep Liberty

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Tip on installing the crank gear.

Heat it on the grill or a propane stuff till it gets hot (about 15 minutes on high). Get a VERY thick glove and slide the crank gear on to the shaft and slide it ALL the way back (make sure the dot is on the outside!). When it cools it will have pressed itself on to the shaft.

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82 D150-225/727
02 Dakota-3.9/5 speed
87 GMC C7000-8.2 Detroit Diesel/5+2

Thanks! I'll use that trick with the gear, Jeb. Is there an easy way to get the old one off? Just press it off?
Thanks,
BBBanjo

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225 Cubic Inches of Iron-Head American Muscle

225 bored .040 /.100 off block, Schneider Cam 224@.050~ .480 lift - Stock valves, blended bowls, Offenhauser intake with 500 Edelbrock carb

I used a standard three jaw gear puller on mine. Make sure you get it lined up correctly and it should pull it right off. Be warned, it is tight! Once you get it broke loose it slides right off.

I would also suggest that you clean out the threads in the end of the crank. On mine the hole was full of gunk. I wound up buying a 3/4X16 UNF tap so I could clean them out. If they are not real bad, a bolt of the same size and thread pattern can be used to remove light buildup.

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82 D150-225/727
02 Dakota-3.9/5 speed
87 GMC C7000-8.2 Detroit Diesel/5+2