Cam/timing gear dowel question

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MattK67

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I put an edelbrock rpm performer cam into my 74 302. I am using a edelbrock timing gear set as well. The cam directions called for me to replace the 2 piece eccentric with a 1 piece. I did this, but the dowels that came with the cam aren't long enough to come through the other end of the timing gear and through the eccentric. I haven't been able to find another dowel that would work. Has anyone else had this same problem? Thanks in advance.

 

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I am surprised that it will not work with the one's supplied, remember the pin only sticks through enough to be flush with the eccentric. If not the cam bolt will not tighten properly.

 

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some cams come with 2 dowels,go to a hardware atore and get a longer one or call Edelbrock

 

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Neither of the dowels come all of the way through the timing gear. I'll call edelbrock and see if they have a longer one.

 

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only two different length dowels were used on 302's so any auto store should have what you need. usually both come with the cam install kit. just as a side note, i think the 74 302 had the retarded timing chain set so if you havent already now would be a good time to change it out.

 

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I called edelbrock and talked with one of their service techs. He said to use the longer pin that came with the cam and just push it in enough so it is flush with the eccentric. He said the side tension would hold the dowel in place. I'm worried the dowel is going to work its way back through the timing gear and disable my fuel pump. Do you guys think this is a reasonable fix or should I go ahead and have a new dowel machined?

 

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TOM B

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No, That bull*****. Call them back, I had the same problem years a go. I cant believe they didnt fix this problem. That pin slids in and there goes your engine.
DONT DO IT!!!!!!

 

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How did you end up fixing it? I don't want to have a dowel made but I don't know what else to do.

 

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TOM B

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I went to my hardware store and found a dowel that fit. also check Lowes as they have a very good selection. If you find one thats the right diameter but to long just grind it down to the right length.

 

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Awesome, I work at lowes so it's employee discount time. I was thinking about doing that but I was worried about the strength of the steel. Have you had any issues?

 

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TOM B

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Most dowel pins are hardened, test it, if you have a hack saw try to cut it.
I had no issues.