N ntqlvr Member Aug 6, 2010 #1 I replaced my timing gear and changed the nut to the modern type that fits a regular socket. How tight does it have to be? I snugged it up pretty good. thanks
I replaced my timing gear and changed the nut to the modern type that fits a regular socket. How tight does it have to be? I snugged it up pretty good. thanks
TK in LA Well-known member Aug 6, 2010 #2 Did you use a little Loc-tite. Do you remember how tight it was when yo removed it? It was probable pretty darn tight.
Did you use a little Loc-tite. Do you remember how tight it was when yo removed it? It was probable pretty darn tight.
T Twinzer4 Junior Member Aug 6, 2010 #3 I think its around 100 foot pounds. Just off the top of my head.
T Twinzer4 Junior Member Aug 7, 2010 #4 I checked my book and the camshaft nut is 100 fp, and the timing gear says to make tight.