cam sprockets

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__TT__
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cam sprockets

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getting ready to send the heads off to the head shop and having a hell of a time getting the timing sprockets off to remove the timing cover backing plates. any trick to these?
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Re: cam sprockets

Post by wtdash »

On the DOHC camshafts there is a place between the lobes to use a wrench to hold 'em. Maybe the SOHC do too?

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Re: cam sprockets

Post by beatersubi »

If you have them out of the head, you can snug one of the lobes in a vice w/ a shop rag around it to hold it secure while you break the torque on the bolt.
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