Sprocket wear
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:14 pm
I'm rebuilding my old engine for the last time, I hope, and am wondering about wear on the three sprockets. Although this engine has survived 290,000 miles of service the crankshaft is still within limits, just, due to my careful warming up but will the original cam and layshaft sprockets have worn sufficiently to affect the engines timing stability?
All three look the same and many people will say "just replace them" but if they ain't broke why fix them. Is there a criteria or gauge for assessing them?
I'm going to look at some Ford sites to see what is on offer anyway, no point buying racing items for an original road car. Thanks guys (and dolls).
All three look the same and many people will say "just replace them" but if they ain't broke why fix them. Is there a criteria or gauge for assessing them?
I'm going to look at some Ford sites to see what is on offer anyway, no point buying racing items for an original road car. Thanks guys (and dolls).