need4speed Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Started to setup the cam timing on my engine today. Got No1 to TDC then started to fit the adjustable timing set. A few things concern me however. I always thought that the crank timing gear needed tapping onto the crank? Mine slid on all the way using just me fingers. Also, there seems to be quite a large gap between the keyway and the gear. Could someone have hammered the keyway too far into the recess in the crank or is it ok? I will post a pic later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Piccie .........and whats the make of the timing gears set ?? Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 I'll get a pic up when I'm back home. Its a Kent Cams fully adjustable bling bling set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Kent don't make them as such but they will be quality kit ... When you say "adjustable - is that a vernier Timing gear "Fun" to dial in PICS ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Well it was certainly a blue Kent Cams box it came in. Even came with a Kent Cams dial gauge. Ok ok heres yer pics Barker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Wrong Gear set for the engine methinks ? There are different sets I think the OD / Keyways vary Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Oh bugger!! I got it from V8 Tuner. Was told that it would fit all RV8 variants. GRRRRR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
task Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 That really doesn't look right, do you have the ones that came off? measure the ID of the one you removed and the ID of those and see if they have a significant difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Dont have the stuff that came off im afraid. Just been looking at P-38 Spares.co.uk and according to them all RV8 crankshaft timing sprockets are same size from 3.5 - 4.6 so dunno whats going on here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 What is the engine block / crank / front timing covet ? Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 3.9 block / 4.6 crank / non-serp front cover. As above according to rimmer bros, v8 tuner, real steel etc all crank timing gears are the same size. Im confused Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuck Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Bit off topic this but a 3.9 block isn't cross bolted (well mine wasn't). Is the block up to the increased displacement / power? LR aren't exactly known for over engineering things so can't help thinking that the 3.9 block won't be up to it but would like to get other opinions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Plenty of 4.6's have been made from 3.9 blocks. FYI some 3.9 blocks are cross-bolted (though mine isnt). Cross-bolting isnt really necessary unless high revs are being planned. My engine has been built from a brand new 3.9 block, 4.6 crank/rods, 4.0 pistons, ARP hardware. Baring in mind that my engine wont be revving any higher than a normal RV8, the block is well up to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuck Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Thanks Phil, wasn't aware of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Freak Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I did my timing gear a few months back.. 4.6 block and 3.9 serp front cover (Intermediate) All fitted really well.. Got the timing gear, compression tappets, cam and pushrods from Turners. All fitted a treat. Fitted snugly but was able to fit an remove without implements or tapping the gear home. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 That timing gear set is one I have never seen, would like to see ore pics but not one I would get excited over at 1st look Anyway, there are different sorts of kits , whatever peeps say, I know the 5.2 was a learner for me on this, here is some screen grabs that may be of interest : Also here is a linky, these are the kits I am more familiar with, as ou will see there are different kits http://www.v8wizard....ming_chains.php Hope all this helps, bit rushed at the mo, but will look in later JP Duplex if it will fit is the niceest I have seen for the money Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Got the timing gear fitted alright in the end. The problem lay with the woodruff key, or more accurately the prat who hammered it into the crank as far as it would possibly go! That took a bit of removing i can assure you. Anyhow all seems well with it now. Thanks all for advice Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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