Dick-I have the external feed line installed and you implied that it reduces
flow to the bearings (which makes me second guess the spur). How is this so
if there is no pressure difference (that's what I've observed) with and
without the spur installed? Also, why was the tap included in the head to
begin with?
Thanks.
Rick
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of Sally or Dick Taylor
Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 7:19 PM
To: Wayne Ross
Cc: 6pack
Subject: Re: Woodruff Key
Wayne---Most of these keys were put in tighter than necessary. You are
on the right track, using the WD40, Vise Grips and a hammer. Work the
sprocket forward a little, if possible, to break the bond here, then tap
it back to expose as much as possible of the key.
These sprockets are soft, so you'll not want to pry on the teeth.
I always test the new rocker shaft by raking a non-use area with a file.
These should be case hardened enough so that a file doesn't dig in.
You'll get differences of opinion on whether or not to use an auxiliary
oil supply line to the rockers. Personally, I think these got good press
when some owners came across soft rocker shafts, and it seemed like not
getting enough oil from the cam flat/engine was to blame. I like my oil
going to the bearings, and not to this spur line. Should you decide to
use the extra oil line, then adding valve seals would be useful.
Dick
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