mws Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I can't believe we did this.... Reconditioned the heads, put them back on. Forgot to torque the cam pulleys..... 320 fasteners, all but 2 carefully torqued. Forget 2. NOT a trivial boo boo. The engine fired right up, purred like a kitten. Nephew took for test drive. Grunch. The pulley bolt backed off, pulley slipped forward. Sheared the pulley locator boss off the cam, ripped out the locating pin, and hogged out the pulley. Now to find out if it bent valves. See parts wanted - we need a cam and pulley. I have the spare truck, but I was hoping to fire it up before gutting it. Plus it is not trivial to pull the head to get the cam out of it. We have plenty of work ahead already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavelow Leaks Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 ouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted March 19, 2007 Author Share Posted March 19, 2007 Yup! That's one of the things we said. Some of the other things were a little more colorful. Fortunately, we're experienced enough to know these things happen, and to just fall back, regroup, and attack again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zilverado Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Yup! That's one of the things we said. Some of the other things were a little more colorful. Fortunately, we're experienced enough to know these things happen, and to just fall back, regroup, and attack again. WOW! You're right, that's not a trivial little "OOPS". But it's good to see that despite the initial (and possibly some presently remaining) anguish, you are maintaining a positive attitude. Good on ya - - Good luck and have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I have two sets of cam sprockets in the garage, which type did you need, the round-tooth or square-tooth style? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted March 19, 2007 Author Share Posted March 19, 2007 Here comes the cavalry, to our rescue! Thanks, all! Square teeth, just the LH (driver's) side. Aaron - Thank you so much for the offer. If I need it, I will send you my street address. Trade you a TH-700r4 for it! Here are my options for now: 1) Order new Sealed Power cam/sprocket combo from Rock Auto for $150 2) Find a cam from a board member (might need Aaron's sprocket to complete) 3) Pull the cam from little black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I got my old Heads still... granted all that would be good would be the cam and sprocket.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 old head... snicker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 k9sar Posted on Mar 19 2007, 12:04 PM old head... snicker pfft, your older than I am.... -bounce- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted March 19, 2007 Author Share Posted March 19, 2007 pshaww.... You're both, errr, younger, ummm.... Never mind. Back to your previous distraction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 old head... snicker no teeth? (sorry, had to) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Martin, when my RH cam broke I picked one up at Delta Camshaft in Tacoma, WA Delta Camshaft 1938 Tacoma Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98402 (253) 572-2474 Just got off the phone with them, $45 + $30 core. Shipping estimated at about $9. And they have them in stock. Just an idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted March 19, 2007 Author Share Posted March 19, 2007 Thank you! Thomas has accepted a challenge to become our savior, if that falls through, then these guys and Aaron's sprocket are top candidates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 OK, I'll have it handy just in case then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Got the Head still need to find the sprocket.... I will pull the cam tomorrow. should be an early day, I left the office at 730 tonight.... Wondering if I can just wrap it in bubble pack and drop it into FedEx??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 if it'll fit in a flat rate USPS box... it's only 8 bucks to ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 k9sar Posted on Mar 20 2007, 07:28 AM if it'll fit in a flat rate USPS box... it's only 8 bucks to ship Something about a Corporate Account Martin I got some Mortgage Info im sending you shortly.... Now where the hell did that sprocket roll off too????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted March 20, 2007 Author Share Posted March 20, 2007 Thank you. I am really looking forward to receiving the official banking information.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 LOL. I used to work in a medical book distribution center. I had quite a large order shipped to my college, in my name, to pick up personally. No luggage and all my stuff was there when I arrived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Damn Martin... I have nothing you need, just wanted to say G*D F#kkin D@mmit in support. This is something I learned in machining (the hard way) and carried over to mechanics. NEVER interupt a step, finish the one at hand completely before walking away(you don't always remember). But then you know that... Sorry about the mess. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Martin, Pulled out the drivers side Cam, all 6 valves did not want to seat, so when I blew the timing belt, it did a bang up job The front Seal was a B!tch... Only problem I see, is the second Bearing has some groves in it(pic) There were no leaks and it was not making any funny noises... Your Choice.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 (edited) Edited March 21, 2007 by Casey.T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 (edited) Edited March 21, 2007 by Casey.T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 didn't read many of the previous posts cuz i am too pissed off right now, but i have heads, and/or just the sprockets here :contract: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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