Dropped my Oil Pan

DennisR

DennisR

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Removed my oil pan today to clean it out ready for the new oil, filter etc., had a pleasant surprise after reading about other peoples findings re. sludge. Not having any history of the car I didn`t know what to expect, but when it came off there was about a cup full of not to thick sludge and the remainder of the oil. The not so good news was finding the timing wheel with a lot of worn/damaged teeth. I took some pics, I would appreciate any comments/ observations on the condition of what can be seen, I wouldn`t know what to look for.
Can`t upload pics, `a security code missing` not had that before...........
should read `a security token missing`
 
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Time to give Dan a call. He has the best timing/crank gears out there. (from the sticky above):

TIMING GEARS
1. No known website: Dan McEachern (510) 532-8228 (Californaia)
 
agree wholeheartedly with Carl.

You undoubtedly have the fiber gear and it is about to fail and leave you stranded by the roadside. There should not be any worn/damaged teeth on such a critical part.

Dan is the best. He has aluminum and bronze to choose from. Both are quite good. Neither will be noisy. Have installed many of them, they are quiet. I prefer the bronze, it will outlast the next 10 owners and is a naturally lubricating quality

oops Glenn types faster
 
I have not read anything about fiber timing gears failing that I can recall, but since I have a new one in my rebuilt engine how concerned should I be? Is this a question of shoddy parts again?
 
leo said:
I have not read anything about fiber timing gears failing that I can recall, but since I have a new one in my rebuilt engine how concerned should I be? Is this a question of shoddy parts again?
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There were two types of fiber gears. One style was bad, while the other was OK. I don't worry about mine, but no doubt the metal gears would be tops for long life. If my fiber gear gets worn teeth, then a metal gear will be installed.
 
"I have not read anything about fiber timing gears failing that I can recall,"

it happens all the time and there are many posts to that effect. The one with the metal center is pure junk. The one that is all fiber will last a while. 10-20K maybe.
I have removed all fiber ones that had parts of three teeth missing after only 10K miles.

I think the original Ford fiber gears were made better than what we can get today.
If it is all fiber and the engine is new and you don't do much touring then you will be OK for years to come.
A lot of questions here depend on how the car owner plans to use the car. Parts on an ice cream car will last way longer than if touring
 
Ford made/installed fiber gears?

Really?, way back then?...I had no idea.

Wish I enjoyed learning this much when i was in school...but then again...they weren't teaching Model A 101.
 
Actually several car companies used fiber gears, but they were well built of quality materials. I think it was Bratton's catalog that tells about the better laminated gear vs. the poor quality macerated gear.

As Tbird said, don't install the fiber gear with the metal center, as they work loose from each other.
 
Here's you pic


Use the IMG code over on the right. Cut and paste the link and it will show the pics
 
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My question too, how is the crank gear ?

The cam gear is easy, crank gear not so much, its a PITA. I'd like to know what chewed up that gear.
 
Aside from your timing gear, How was everything else? It doesn't sound like you had much sludge, what kind of oil were you using? Check your oil screen, one of mine was only letting about 25% of the oil through. That was the same engine that had the wiped out Main bearing (center) and the undersize center cam journal (again center) The minimum allowable is 1.557. Good luck!
Terry



DennisR said:
Removed my oil pan today to clean it out ready for the new oil, filter etc., had a pleasant surprise after reading about other peoples findings re. sludge. Not having any history of the car I didn`t know what to expect, but when it came off there was about a cup full of not to thick sludge and the remainder of the oil. The not so good news was finding the timing wheel with a lot of worn/damaged teeth. I took some pics, I would appreciate any comments/ observations on the condition of what can be seen, I wouldn`t know what to look for.
Can`t upload pics, `a security code missing` not had that before...........
should read `a security token missing`
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DennisR said:
Reference my first post here are the pics
http://s723.photobucket.com/user/MrC442009/library/Oil%20Pan
I have now ordered a new fibre wheel, nut, gaskets etc., couldn`t get an alloy one, would have to wait now I can get the job done on Monday.
Actually the wheel is laminated, I`ll get things right one day.....................
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The first picture is of an old used laminated gear..

The second is the one of the types to be avoided...I was in the process of installing it when I was enlightened....
 

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DennisR said:
Removed my oil pan today to clean it out ready for the new oil, filter etc., had a pleasant surprise after reading about other peoples findings re. sludge. Not having any history of the car I didn`t know what to expect, but when it came off there was about a cup full of not to thick sludge and the remainder of the oil. The not so good news was finding the timing wheel with a lot of worn/damaged teeth. I took some pics, I would appreciate any comments/ observations on the condition of what can be seen, I wouldn`t know what to look for.
Can`t upload pics, `a security code missing` not had that before...........
should read `a security token missing`
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The message "a security token missing" is the result of a virus. I have just removed it from my computer a few minutes ago by using the tips in the following link: https://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-error-code-s1l457-virus/#adwcleaner
 
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