jaguar6165
Senior Member
I have to replace the cam gear in my 28 but am having trouble getting the cam nut off. Is there any trick to it? I was told it was a pain but it is proving to be near impossible.
Cam nut removal
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tamagrouchy
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IF your cam nut isn't mangled you can buy a special "socket" for it from one of the parts houses. You should get one anyhow to put a nice new un-mangled cam nut. Barring that, a nice solid chisel and a big hammer will knock the old one loose.
Tom Wesenberg
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If the cam is still in the engine use arag to jam between the gears to keep them from turning while you remove the cam nut. I've done a few that were really tight. They were cams from a swap meet with the gear still on. I clamped the camshaft between two boards in the vice and used an impact on the cam nut tool. Still had a lot of trouble getting it loose.
If your engine is in the car it's a bear of a job. Make sure you protect the radiator with a piece of cardboard. I had to use a Dremel tool with a cut off wheel and a chisel.
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TK in LA
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Another option is a large flat monkey wrench. Put it on with the handle side towards the radiator and the jaws on the nut. Be sure you can put it on the cam in a location that is usable for leverage. When all else fails, the chisel is mightier that the wrench. That's my experience.
Bruce
Senior Member
A Model A buddy borrowed my "stock" cam socket that came from one of the supply houses. When I got it back it was "improved" with a weldment that deepened the 1/2" drive side. If you can do it yourself ... or if you know Phred ... this is a really nice betterment to an essential tool.
jaguar6165
Senior Member
I got it off yesterday, turns out i was just being a little to gentle. Another local model a'er came over and used a bit of force. I guess i wasnt using a big enough hammer, being my first time doing it i didnt want to mess anything else up. Thanks for the suggestions.