Wilsons Sandbox

Hi all, The complete engine overhaul that started with a timing chain replacement has now got to the oil pump - has anybody replaced the gears recently? After a struggle I have got the old driven gear off but it was a very tight fit so the question is what is the best way to put the new one on. The problem I envisage is correct alignment of the keyway ie after belting the gear a third way onto the shaft can I confirm that the key is lined up, or am I worrying unduly. What is the small groove for in the fixed shaft and should it be in any particular position. Regards and happy MotorinG to all, Brian 1948TC

Brian Scary content! This past Thursday was a public holiday in SA and I used the opportunity to replace TC 8675 timing chain and insert a leather washer behind the tensioner. The replaced chain had stretched 4mm and together with washer, XPAG 3111 now just purrs along! However, had I read your message before Thursday, heaven knows whether one thing would have lead to another - including an engine rebuild! Regards Joe