I've read the few posts here regarding the camshaft spacer, and some say its not required.

https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=5466

https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=11186

The manual says .001-.005 free play from the thrust plate to the cam... so just press the gear on till I get proper clearance?

The space looks rather thick... will omitting it and pulling the cam forward mess up the oil pump gear meshing, the lobe to lifter seating or any oil hole/bearing flow???

Last edited by pfarber; 05/19/2013 9:04 AM.