Timing Gear Removal

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30ccpickup

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I just ordered a new tool to remove the timing gear and it should be hear today! My question is: What techniques are used to prevent the gear from rotating when applying torque to the nut?

And thanks to all of the previous replies to helping me with my last questions "Whats in my oil pan?" and my "Timing Gear Failed, Why?" It is my goal to be back on the road tomorrow. Thanks to the Ford Barn.
 
I found it much easier if you use a good chisel and a 3 pound hammer and give it a few hits to break it free. You can still use the nut if you do it right and dont butcher it up. then use the tool to take the nut off and put the new one on. I just replaced mine about 3 weeks ago.
 
I like to use a rag between the gears to lock them in place. I like to use a long breaker bar to apply strong even torque to remove the nut. I've done some that needed more than that to remove though. Be sure to drop the oil pan and drop it upside down on the grass to knock out the dipper tray and clean out all the junk.

Make sure the crank gear is rust free and smooth, or it will tear up the new cam gear.
 
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You didn't say if you were doing it without pulling the radiator. If the radiator is off I use the impact wrench. If the radiator is not pulled I do it the same way Tom describes. Many times the nut is so distorted the nut tool will not go on. Best to have a new or good nut available
 
I've always had good luck with the in-gear, rag, special nut tool and a long handle extension on my wrench for removal. To tighten, I freeze the crankshaft by inserting the crank at (or close to) horizontal, toward the passenger side, then add wooden blocks between it and the floor. That way I don't have to deal with extracting bits of rag after the job is done.

Also, Mag has it right. Have a new nut on hand "in case."
 
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