RICEETER

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ok, working on a buddy's car and can't get the cam sprocket off for the world. it acts as if something just has it caught. its not crooked or in a bind. we put a lil bit of heat to it, but not much. i know there has to be someone out there who's had similar issues. please give me any and all advice you can think of

thanks

Tally TransAm

iTrader: (17)

never had that problem but i would try to pull straight off on the cam and VERY LIGHTLY tap the alignment dowel with a punch and hammer

massls1guy

iTrader: (9)

I think he means the gear on the crank.

RICEETER

iTrader: (49)

no, i mean the gear on the end of the cam. i have the three bolts out but the gear seems to be stuck some how. we are now thinking that some locktite may have seeped in between the gear and the end of the cam causing them to be stuck together. do you see this being possible.

Tally TransAm

iTrader: (17)

yeah between locktite, a high mileage engine, and all the heat that comes along with it it may just need a small amount of convincing.

RICEETER

iTrader: (49)

how much and what type "convincing" can i get away with without damaging anything?

and thanks for the quick responses

massls1guy

iTrader: (9)

Sorry, my bad on thinking you meant the crank gear.

I replaced my cam gear when I did the cam because my gear had some cracks. I think it was only about $45 at the stealership, cheaper at SDPC.
http://www.sdparts.com/product/12576407/SPROCKET.aspx

RICEETER

iTrader: (49)

oh, and on that note, it's a rollmaster double roller

RICEETER

iTrader: (49)

anyone else?

deuce_454

heat and a puller will dislodge it.. and if not.. my money is on replacing the chain and gears anyway

socal

iTrader: (1)

take a soft rubber mallet and smack the **** out of it in the center and then on an edge but have someone ready to catch it

taws6m6

iTrader: (37)

kinda weird. never had that problem. Use the BFH

vettenuts

iTrader: (4)

Which Loctite, red or blue. Loctite can be overcome with heat. I gather the chain is still on?

If you use any "force" methods, put the bolts back on an finger tighten, then back each off 1/2 turn. Last thing you want is the cam to move rearward with force and damage anything.

A puller might pop it off.

RICEETER

iTrader: (49)

got it off guys. thanks for all the help