Subject: RE: One more quick question about timing gears.
Author: peha-@comcast.net
Date: Jan 6, 2005, 2:58 PM
Post ID: 1718165150
I don't think there is a screw in the oil pump gear. However, there is a slot in the tip of the drive shaft. There is a key on the shaft to drive the gear. Often, when you install the gear it is not aligned with the key and keyway. Just stick a screwdriver in the slot, rotate the drive shaft until the oil pump gear slides home.
Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA
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