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General Site Info => General Discussion => Topic started by: thachevythang on February 11, 2011, 03:26:03 am

Title: rebuild parts question
Post by: thachevythang on February 11, 2011, 03:26:03 am

Rebuilding a 305 to replace a strait 6. Needing some help on some parts if anybody doesn't mind.

Purchasing this kit: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FEM-CSMHP749-000/

With this cam: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CCA-12-600-4/

Getting proper lifters as well. Whats the best timing gear set I can get from summit with this application?

Do I need to also purchase the oil pump driveshaft and gear? Or can it be reused?

Thanks in advance!!!

Title: Re: rebuild parts question
Post by: acefoxx on February 11, 2011, 09:48:21 am

The oil pump drive shaft can be reused but check the condition of the plastic sleeve on the one end of it. Your putting in a new oil pump I assume. If the engine is apart anyhow I would highly recommend it. You shouldn't have to buy a gear because the gear is part of the distributor. Any double roller timing chain will work fine. I wouldn't go with a timing gear unless you like the noise.