I finally have the Cat Cams adjustable gear on the cam.
It did not go well.
Despite heating it the gear mount galled again.
When it was finally on there was a lot of run-out and wobble.
I cannot wait for a third hub!
The first one was not too bad, so I put it in my lathe and took the minimum out of the inside bore.
That made it a drop-on fit, which I am not thrilled with.
So I've mounted it with metal reinforced JB weld to take up any slack and pitting.
A bolt and washer retain it.
My only other reasonable option would be to reuse the original gear.
But I am sure it is worn and I may need the adjustment.
EDIT: Well, &$@!&!&%*#!
There is NO room for any sort of bolt to retain the cam wheel.
If Gordini engines had them they must use a different front cover.
I am beyond incensed, I've put many cam gears on engines and never had this sort of trouble.
Not sure if the end of the cam may be just a tiny fraction oversize or what.
CAT is not going to send me another center, so I suppose I will have to buy another full set.
I really wanted to use dry ice, but it is not available anywhere around my area.
Doubting CAT CAMS would be willing to fit it for me, I would pay the shipping if they would.
I simply cannot keep doing this.
