So, after the bomb has sat for a year, I'm finally starting the repairs. My timing gear stripped last year, and now it's time to get it back on the road. I got some good suggestions at the time, but my mind is pretty feeble these days, so I'd like to hear once again any ideas, suggestions of what is good and what's not, and what's worked for you all and what to avoid.
I looked up a message Hotrod Lincoln sent me at the time, and his advice is always good. A friend of mine has a 235 out of his '54 (mine is a 56 in my '51), and suggested we put that engine in the truck and rebuild mine on the stand, although I'm still debating on whether to just change out the gears, cam and possibly rods if they were damaged. The plan as of now is to get the truck over to Scott's place and decide once we get it there.
Hotrod suggested Sealed Power or Elgin parts, but I've heard a lot of guys say they got their timing parts from NAPA. I checked Rock Auto, and saw Sealed Power parts, then when I put them in the cart, it says they're out of stock and took my parts out of the cart for me. So I don't know what the deal is with sealed power/rock auto, but that's what I ran into. Hotrod also suggested a cam for a 261 as a better choice, but I'm not sure whether that's for just the cam or the gears, lifters and rods too. (waiting for a message back from HL). Anyway, thanks for any and all suggestions and stories about your efforts to get this done. Just to make clear, I've never attempted this repair, so I'm as ignorant as they come. Nothing you say will be unneeded. Thanks in advance, Lee
