oil pump idler gear

[doublezo]

ive found alot of posts on how to remove the idler gear, but none on how to put it back in the block. so, um, big hammer or... how should i do it.

 

[Vergil]

I put mine in the freezer and when cold tap it in, lube bore of gear first.

Vergil

 

[Ronnie]

Its an interference fit oil it square it up and drive it home with a brass hammer

 

[JWL]

I attach block to stand at the bell housing end. This makes a hammer impossible to use. After the final wash-and-clean I put a 1/2" bolt, with extentsion nut, between the flange of engine stand and the head of idler shaft and press the shaft in by unscrewing the bolt.

 

[doublezo]

thanks for the replies, seems easy enough to put back in. i have two of the posts and gears. both have some good wear. how much wear is too much? i cannot find anything about this. thanks.

 

[Ronnie]

The gear has a replaceable bushing in it that when replaced should bring back the correct clearance.

 

[doublezo]

called reds and ordered up a new post bushing and gear, i love that place. thanks for all the help.