I just got my 235 parts back from the machine shop, and am beginning reassembly (after almost a year). The block has been bored, crankshaft turned, camshaft rebuilt, head rebuilt, rocker assy rebuilt, connecting rods converted from babbitt style. Purchased new timing gears. Installing the front plate with only one gasket/shim in place, using a straight edge across the crankshaft shoulder and the new cam thrust plate, the gap between the straight edge and the crank shoulder is about 1/16" (so the cam gear will sit forward slightly). The manual calls for the straight edge to be flush. Since a gasket is needed between the block and the front plate, I'm wondering what my options are. Is having the camshaft gear standing 1/16" proud of the crankshaft timing gear really an issue?
Thoughts and suggestions are appreciated!
