Timing gears

[Ruairidh Dunford]

The article mentioned by Terry can be found here:

http://www.ba7c.org/technicalArticles/dy...Cover.html

[JonE]

ok, I've read that - but is it something people check for regularly when adding this new part? Should one use a thicker gasket just in case if not confident in assessing such matters?

[Ian Williams]

It is something that should be checked every time a dynamo is replaced, excess clearance through use of an overly thick gasket will cause timing scatter.

[Ruairidh Dunford]

Spot-on Ian.

[Colin Wilks]

So, what's too much and what's too little when it comes to backlash on the dynamo gear?
I spoke to Vince Leek this week in my search for new timing gears and he recommended .004"

[Ian Williams]

Vince is a man with a lot of experience Colin, certainly someone who's opinion I respect.

[Ruairidh Dunford]

Vince speaks - I listen.