gbledsoe3

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

oldcutlass

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.

gbledsoe3

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.

oldcutlass

You've done some awesome work on your car.

joe_padavano

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

oldcutlass

"Necessity is the mother of invention"

joe_padavano

Actually, laziness is the mother of invention.

oldcutlass

Laziness is the father...

Ozzie

That looks a bit like a Chevy 6 cylinder.

gbledsoe3

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