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Timing Gear

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Ranger, Apr 2, 2007.

  1. Apr 2, 2007
    Ranger

    Ranger Member

    Hagerstown, MD
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    My son and I are rebuilding a '64 CJ5 with the 4 Cylinder engine. We've got the crankshaft out of the engine, but I am trying to figure out how I can pull the large timing gear attached to the end of the cam shaft. I have a gear puller but there isn't enough clearance behind the sides of the gear to attach the puller. DOes anyone have any suggestions?

    Thanks.

    Ranger
     
    Ranger, Apr 2, 2007
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  2. Apr 2, 2007
    SIDSCJ

    SIDSCJ Jeep addict

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    Are you gonna save it or replace w/new? I've popped a bunch of them off using two prybars. You want the slim ones they sell at the hardware store, one on either side of the gear ( you may have to use a small shim to get them in snug). Loosen the retaining bolt till just about out. Whack both bars at the same time, I use my hands, and she should pop right off. I've never broken one that way, looked good enuff to reuse IMO. The backside of the fiber gear has a curved surface behind the two access holes. I could never get a puller to get a good grip there or anywhere else. YMMV
     
    SIDSCJ, Apr 2, 2007
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