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Posted By: woody camshaft gear - 02/15/07 07:43 PM
What years V8s used a nylon center camshaft geat?
Posted By: Chev Nut Re: camshaft gear - 02/15/07 10:46 PM
They began using the nylon coated sprocket teeth in 1967.Continued up into the mid- '70's if I remember correctly...What year do you have?
Most lost the nylon by 100,000 miles so few remain.
Posted By: woody Re: camshaft gear - 02/16/07 12:24 AM
I changed a number of those in the late 70s but could not place all the years.I was thinking about my 63 sport sedan.Ir has about 115000 miles on it[283 PG] runs good but those gears were in the back of my mind.Guess it will be good for a while.
Posted By: Chev Nut Re: camshaft gear - 02/16/07 03:46 AM
Yes, thay will not have plastic but you will find the the chain may be stretched by now.If you do any long distance driving I would suggest replacing the chain.Will also improve the cars performance.
Years ago 100,000 always seemed like the life of the chain for most engines.
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