I am looking to install the Rollmaster Double Timing chain set onto my L32 project. I am aware of the issue regarding clearance with the front cover. Some have said all that needs to be done is machine the oil pump plate .020" and remove the balncer shaft sprockets. do you just remove the balance shaft gear or you remove the sprocket directly behind the cam timing sprocket or the two gears ??? if you remove the sprocket behind the timing gear doen't that then make the chain angled because the crank sprocket is in the stock location? Also what keeps the cam timing sprocket from floating on the cam because of the excess area it can travel. And lastly, how does the engine run without the balancer shaft active? I know lots of people have figured this out, I'm just not one of them yet. Thanks
I am looking to install the Rollmaster Double Timing chain set onto my L32 project. I am aware of the issue regarding clearance with the front cover. Some have said all that needs to be done is machine the oil pump plate .020" and remove the balncer shaft sprockets. do you just remove the balance shaft gear or you remove the sprocket directly behind the cam timing sprocket or the two gears ??? if you remove the sprocket behind the timing gear doen't that then make the chain angled because the crank sprocket is in the stock location? Also what keeps the cam timing sprocket from floating on the cam because of the excess area it can travel. And lastly, how does the engine run without the balancer shaft active? I know lots of people have figured this out, I'm just not one of them yet. Thanks
ZZP offers the oil pump cover, or you can have it machined.. I completely removed my balance shaft.. but you have to plug a oil port in the rear of the block where the shaft was, you can drill and tap or I used a dodge 440 cam bearing and pressed it in to seal it off..
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87 GT series 1 3800sc (7.597 @88.53 1.579 60ft) (series II swap in progress) 85GT Northstar/ 4t80e 86GT 3800 n/a My Build
I am looking to install the Rollmaster Double Timing chain set onto my L32 project. I am aware of the issue regarding clearance with the front cover. Some have said all that needs to be done is machine the oil pump plate .020" and remove the balncer shaft sprockets. do you just remove the balance shaft gear or you remove the sprocket directly behind the cam timing sprocket or the two gears ??? if you remove the sprocket behind the timing gear doen't that then make the chain angled because the crank sprocket is in the stock location? Also what keeps the cam timing sprocket from floating on the cam because of the excess area it can travel. And lastly, how does the engine run without the balancer shaft active? I know lots of people have figured this out, I'm just not one of them yet. Thanks
the cam gear on the double is thicker, it doesnt walk around on the cam. i pulled my shaft out and did the cam bearing method it worked for me no issues and never had low oil pressure.
do you remove the sprocket directly behind the cam timing sprocket or just the balance shaft gear or the two gears ??? if you remove the sprocket behind the timing gear doen't that then make the chain angled because the crank sprocket is in the stock location ????? thanks
Do you have the double roller yet? It has been awhile but best I can recall I can not see how you would be able to install the cam gear for the double roller with the gear in place..
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87 GT series 1 3800sc (7.597 @88.53 1.579 60ft) (series II swap in progress) 85GT Northstar/ 4t80e 86GT 3800 n/a My Build
you can leave the balance shaft in.. you have to remove the gear to put the double roller on it will not work otherwise. Do you have the set yet? when you get it and start to install youll see
Do you have the double roller yet? It has been awhile but best I can recall I can not see how you would be able to install the cam gear for the double roller with the gear in place..
yes i have it but not install just preparing myself to make sure before remove front cover and insalling the rollmaster ( i speek french and i have difficulties to understand abou that ) i have many mechanical experience but modifying parts is not my speciality thanks for your help
you can leave the balance shaft in.. you have to remove the gear to put the double roller on it will not work otherwise. Do you have the set yet? when you get it and start to install youll see
i just want preparing myself before the project and i speek french and sometimes its hard to understand that if i called the balance shaft gear is the balance shaft gear and the gears behind camshaft sprocket is the balance shaft gear drive ok ??? i know that i need to remove the balance shaft gear and i know that i can leave the balance shaft in the block or remove it by plugging the oil hole but do i need to remove the balance shaft gear drive ???? ( the gear behind the sprocket ) ??????? thanks a lot for your help
