I seem to remember a machined slot on the back surface of the front plate that bolts to the block. I am trying to think whether the slot carries the oil to the spout or not. In any case you would remove the cam, not the gear from the cam.


1951 GMC 1 Ton Flatbed -- It is finally on the road and what a great time I have driving it!
1951 1 Ton Completed


My Chevy Master 4 Door is on the Road!