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Old Aug 20, 2016 | 03:31 PM
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Timing gear alignment?

We are putting the motor back together and I didn't make note of where the timing gears were aligned. The cam sprocket has a dimple in it which makes it easy. My question is do I align the dimple on cam sprocket with the keyway on the crank sprocket? Or the "0" stamped in it? There actually are 2 different "0" s stamped on it, one of which is where the keyway is aligned. Thanks. Oh this is a comp cams 2213 a set and Google isn't showing me what I need unless I'm just blind which could be the case.
Old Aug 20, 2016 | 03:39 PM
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You have a three keyway set. The keyway has a 0 above it and then offset to the left there is another 0. That is the one to line up with the dot on the cam gear.
Old Aug 20, 2016 | 03:44 PM
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Ok. That's how we have it just wanted to be sure. Thank you very much!
Old Aug 20, 2016 | 04:14 PM
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Sorry another question. I have felpro oil pan gasket set part# os30471c which near as I can tell us the right set. Now, the bolt holes all match up but the gasket just doesn't seem quite right. If you line the holes up there will be a large amount of gasket sticking out the side of the pan edge. Just looking for reassurance or advice on correct gasket set.
Old Aug 20, 2016 | 04:17 PM
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You're good to go with that set.
Old Aug 20, 2016 | 04:19 PM
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Ok. Just looks strange lol. Thanks.
Old Aug 20, 2016 | 04:42 PM
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I know you guys are going to get tired of me and I apologize I probably have no business even doing all this but not much choice at this point. Comp cams website says during cam break in I need to remove the inner valve spring. How important is this?
Old Aug 20, 2016 | 04:49 PM
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If it's a high-lift or fast-ramp cam, it's important.

Breaking the cam in with reduced lobe pressure is essential to achieving proper mating, but avoiding improper wear.

If single-spring setups allowed it, everyone else would reduce their spring pressures at break-in, as well.

- Eric
Old Aug 20, 2016 | 05:48 PM
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Ok. Its a 280h comp. .490 .490 lift.
Old Aug 20, 2016 | 07:04 PM
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Follow the recommended lubrication and break in procedures and you'll be fine.
Old Aug 20, 2016 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by oldcutlass
Follow the recommended lubrication and break in procedures and you'll be fine.
Fine with leaving both springs in?
Old Aug 20, 2016 | 07:31 PM
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Fine with leaving both springs in?
No. Take the center springs out, like it says in the instructions.

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Old Aug 21, 2016 | 08:12 AM
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Ok. Thanks.
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