21-09-2019, 04:09 PM
(This post was last modified: 21-09-2019, 04:11 PM by Nick Turley.)
You are a lucky chap - no big damage.
I personally would not change the gears as they have run OK as they are.
Clearly refitting the crank gear properly should do the trick, lock washer needed of course.
Changing the gears becomes a big job if you want to do it properly.
Whilst you have the crank gear off it might pay to release the tappets and check the end float on the camshaft as the engine has clearly been subject to compromise during assembly.
I agree with Squeak the threads on the dog look cream crackered, therefore the dog needs replacement.
Re tightening the camshaft gear needs care, it needs to be tight but not overnight. Overtightening can crack the boss of the gear.
You might find the Red book a great help to you.
Stay lucky !
I personally would not change the gears as they have run OK as they are.
Clearly refitting the crank gear properly should do the trick, lock washer needed of course.
Changing the gears becomes a big job if you want to do it properly.
Whilst you have the crank gear off it might pay to release the tappets and check the end float on the camshaft as the engine has clearly been subject to compromise during assembly.
I agree with Squeak the threads on the dog look cream crackered, therefore the dog needs replacement.
Re tightening the camshaft gear needs care, it needs to be tight but not overnight. Overtightening can crack the boss of the gear.
You might find the Red book a great help to you.
Stay lucky !