So how much play is too much?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdgqEHTNJq0
Seems to be when the lower (crank) gear is in line with the upper (cam) one
there is side to side slop as if the woodruff key is worn down. But the
sprocket will also move forward & back, when it does there's less side to side
play like it's fallen into a groove when it's in it's normal position.
Some of the forward/back play would be eliminated by the oil deflector in the
cover but it's not a true thrust washer so what holds the crank gear in line
with the cam gear under normal conditions? Just the chain?
I'm hoping the gear metal is softer then the crank so any wear would be in the
gear and not the crank, or is that wishful thinking??
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