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| | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 321 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 321 | i need to get my truck back on the road. it has been too long since i have heard the glorious sound of the valves tapping away from the 216.
i need feedback! should i graft original timing gears or obtain new aluminum gears to resurrect my truck”s engine?
denny... help! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 | Check the gears for wear and alignment.If they look ok,use them.If you are concerned about their age,change them.
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,780 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,780 | The steel crankshaft gear/fiber cam gear combination will be quieter, but the aluminum gears supposedly last longer. Unless you plan to put a lot of miles on the engine, the fiber gear should live a long time on a restored vehicle.
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