Cam Essentric

[Daves69Coupe]

So ive decided to switch my car back to a mechanical fuel pump instead of the electric fuel pump setup the PO had on my car.



Ive removed the old timing cover so I can put on the new one with the mechanical fuel pump mount. My question is where do I install the cam essentic too so the fuel pump works. Attached are a few pics of the timing chain and engine.

 

[Horseplay]

the eccentric blots onto the face of the cam timing gear.

 

[Horseplay]

here's a quick pic to show you

 

[Anonymous]

Yep, the dowel pin also sets in in the correct location.

 

[B67FSTB]

yep onto the big wheel !! :sarc

 

[Horseplay]

As J brought up in your build thread, make sure you use the right piece. It's all about clearance under the cover.

 

[70_Fastback]

It looks like you will need the longer dowel also. It doesn't appear that yours extends past the face of the cam gear.

 

[Daves69Coupe]

maybe this a better angle. What do you think Jeremy do I need a longer dowel?


that just sounds wrong

 

[Daves69Coupe]

someone just posted this pic to one of my other forums. I think I understand how it works now

 

[Anonymous]

maybe this a better angle. What do you think Jeremy do I need a longer dowel?


that just sounds wrong

Looks like the dowel is not sticking out of the cam gear. That dowel goes in the the eccentric hole and keeps it locked in the same position.

 

[70_Fastback]

Your second picture appears to be a 2-piece eccentric...

And your first picture, for a 1-piece eccentric, you will need the longer dowel for sure.

 

[Daves69Coupe]

im confused as to what the dowel is? Could you point it out to me?

 

[Horseplay]

look in the picture I posted at the cam gear. right above the washer is what looks like a circle in a circle. that inner "circle" is actually the end of the dowel pin. it is used to locate the eccentric on the face of the gear. normally it would protrude more. i'll see if I can't find a better picture.

 

[Horseplay]

Here ya go. see the pin coming out of the end of the cam? that is the dowel that is used to locate the eccentric.

 

[Daves69Coupe]

ok can I get these parts from jegs or summit or something like that?

 

[Anonymous]

Probably

I've never had to buy one before. You may be able to get them at a good hardware supplier too.

 

[70_Fastback]

What cam brand is in it? If you know that, I would contact them and get the dowel.

 

[Daves69Coupe]

previous owner put in cam. I know I have flat tappet lifters so its not an agressive cam.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Comp-Cams/249/235 ... Id=1061698

would a kit like this work?

 

[70_Fastback]

I would assume so. But most times, when you buy your cam it comes with a couple of different dowels. Long, short, etc. I would hope that is the long one... I would call their Tech support and also ask about just buying the eccentric & dowel.

 

[Daves69Coupe]

ok thanks again Jermey