• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

Let's settle this now...where officially does THRUST WASHER go on Rollmaster TC...?

  • Thread starter Thread starter 5spd GT
  • Start date Start date Jul 22, 2004

5spd GT

"the 5.0 owns all"
Founding Member
Aug 7, 2002
9,516
6
99
Arkansas
Jul 22, 2004
#1
  • Jul 22, 2004
  • #1
Okay I got my Rollmaster Timing Chain from Ed and I'm supposed to use the Brass Thrust Washer supplied with the timing chain...

Now here is the situation...

I first put the thrust washer between the cam sprocket and cam retainer plate...(no it didn't fall down)...and after bolting down the cam bolt (w/ washer) on the cam sprocket I could not turn the engine over...it felt like pretty severe binding...am I not supposed to tighten down the cam bolt much at all??...how much?

Next I went on corral.net and a well known and well knowing "Kim" on there said that it is supposed to go between the cam retainer and cam (he knows his stuff)...so I took everything apart again...and did this...and it did not bind BUT...the cam sprocket (from the side) is pushed in more than the crank sprocket so it is an uneven pull and it is harder on the engine...???

What do I do?...how much is the cam bolt supposed to be bolted down?...

PLEASE HELP!...

Thanks,

David
 

shttygtstang

New Member
Jun 2, 2004
978
0
0
Jul 22, 2004
#2
  • Jul 22, 2004
  • #2
pretty tight is your bottom sproket in all the way
 

5spd GT

"the 5.0 owns all"
Founding Member
Aug 7, 2002
9,516
6
99
Arkansas
Jul 22, 2004
#3
  • Jul 22, 2004
  • #3
Yes bottom sprocket is on all the way...it is against the block or whatever it is down there...

Where did people put their thrust washer and how did you do it...?
 

5spd GT

"the 5.0 owns all"
Founding Member
Aug 7, 2002
9,516
6
99
Arkansas
Jul 23, 2004
#4
  • Jul 23, 2004
  • #4
Wouldn't the thrust washer being in between timing chain cam sprocket and the cam retainer hold down cause the friction that keeps my engine from turning smoothly...because while the cam sprocket is trying to turn the washer is stopping it while it "grips" the cam retainer plate...

How do you solve that?...do I just leave the thrust washer in between in snug and then tighten down the cam bolt enough to keep the washer snug without pushing the cam sprocket against the thrust washer???

Please help...please...

David
 

shttygtstang

New Member
Jun 2, 2004
978
0
0
Jul 23, 2004
#5
  • Jul 23, 2004
  • #5
on the back of your sproket theres a little groove it fits in thats were i put mine .first after your done timming the mottor install the bottom spocket to the dead bottom of the shaft.next put your copper ring on i used a little grease to hold it on wrap the chain round the top first then on the bottom tappit in the key way softly then install your bolt .thats how i did mine
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Foxbody Nuts/bolts/screw List - Temp Sticky
  • billison
  • Oct 7, 2016
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
28
Views
106K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jul 9, 2025
Mustang5L5
Install '87-'95 Heads, Cam, Intake Install
  • 5spd GT
  • Sep 25, 2013
  • Resource Discussion Forum
Replies
3
Views
11K
Resource Discussion Forum Sep 26, 2013
Gearbanger 101
  • Locked
SOLD 1994 Cobra Turbo 347 T56 600+rwhp
  • stangman4lif
  • Nov 21, 2013
  • SN95 Mustangs For Sale (1994-04)
Replies
0
Views
8K
SN95 Mustangs For Sale (1994-04) Nov 21, 2013
stangman4lif
D
help with new 302 HO in a 90
  • DrClaw7
  • Sep 10, 2010
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
14
Views
3K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Sep 15, 2010
jrichker
MLX50's official PITA work in prgress thread.
  • MustangLX-5.0
  • Mar 20, 2010
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
17
Views
1K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Mar 29, 2010
MustangLX-5.0
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?