Timing Gears...
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Timing Gears...
Just thinking about the last few details I need to get in order for the rebuild on my 6.9. I've been debating on replacing the timing gears while I'm in there. I did not check the backlash, but as far as wear is concerned they look fine. Would it be a smart move to replace them, or a waste of money?
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I'm pretty sure they don't really wear, per se... As long as you are getting plenty of oiling, they should last a /long/ time, considering how relatively little force there is on the cam shaft, compared to the diameter of the gears.
All of the gear sets I've looked at didn't have any noticeable wear on them, so I consider it a non-issue.
All of the gear sets I've looked at didn't have any noticeable wear on them, so I consider it a non-issue.
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I'm pretty sure they don't really wear, per se... As long as you are getting plenty of oiling, they should last a /long/ time, considering how relatively little force there is on the cam shaft, compared to the diameter of the gears.
All of the gear sets I've looked at didn't have any noticeable wear on them, so I consider it a non-issue.
All of the gear sets I've looked at didn't have any noticeable wear on them, so I consider it a non-issue.
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