Ok, where do I find/buy a crankshaft gear installation tool?

 

If your talking about the timing gear, it should be a very snug slip fit. Take some emery cloth and go around the crank until its smooth, then tap it on with a hammer and a short piece of pipe.

 

Thanks. It's my first time, gotta have a first for everything at some point. Yes, it's the timing gear on the my new Eagle crank. I was concerned about tapping it on, but I'll pull the key, clean up with emery cloth and then tap it on. Before I do though, I need to remember to put the crank spacer behind it since I'm installing a hydraulic roller and have the DMR camshaft thrust kit.

Just checked the Engine Service manual and sure enough, they show the crankshaft timing gear being tapped on.

 

You've done some awesome work on your car.

 

Yeah, I was going to say that you can find the "tool" at your favorite hardware or plumbing supply store.

 

"Necessity is the mother of invention"

 

Actually, laziness is the mother of invention.

 

Laziness is the father...

 

That looks a bit like a Chevy 6 cylinder.

 

I pulled that picture from the Olds service manual in the L-6 engine section.