wannadiesel

Checking cam runout would be a good idea. They are chilled iron (very hard) so they usually break before they bend - but anything's possible.

bnold

If the cam gear broke while the motor was turning... I would have to think there was piston to valve contact no?? Valves stop moving and pistons still turning???? I'd be worried more damage was done than what you see in the pics...

wannadiesel

He didn't mention the cam gear being broken. I think it just broke the IP gear and the timing case.

69fj2.5

Cam is out checked run out and it is still good the only parts that let loose were the ip gear,case and cover.I got a complete engine from 65fury with a melted piston cheap!Thanks! Is there anything else I should do or check while I have it tore down this far? Oh yeah anyone got a key for the IP shaft mine is pretty buggerd up and hat is the only part I don't have as of yet?

Trebor

Did it by any chance bend the IP drive shaft?

03RAMBUNCTIOUS

Gremlin's...

wannadiesel

It's just a plain old half-moon key. You should be able to find one that fits at a good auto parts store.

Riflemanusmc

A set of V blocks and a runout gage will tell the truth. Just because it didn't break, cast iron can still bend........

69fj2.5

The cam was checked on a lathe with a dial indicator,It is fine! My next question is how do I set the pump timing on a ve pump is there some marks on the inj.pump gear that I can line up wih the cam gear. The only book I got covers a p-pump on newer trucks! Oh , the engine is on top dead center!This site is awsome some of the folks on here are very helpful!
Thanks for all the help so far!

wannadiesel

You need a tool to put your dial indicator in the end of the pump, it's available cheap from a lot of places that sell VW diesel parts (same pump).

There's a link to a video in the sticky that shows the procedure. Basically, with the engine at #1TDC, install the indicator with at least 5 mm of travel. Turn the engine backwards until the indicator stops dropping. Zero the indicator and turn the engine forward to TDC. Move the pump until timing is where you want it (factory spec was on the data plate) and tighten the pump down. Remove the indicator and adapter, replace the plug, and you are done.