The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop Crankshaft Timing Gear

I chiseled mine off, since I was replacing it anyhow I didn't care if it came of in one piece, just that I didn't damage the cam/crank.

Fact is that you don't need to remove the cam gear to get the cam out, but to get the backing plate away from the crank you do need to get that one off, unless you just want to have the machine shop do it for you while they have the crank.