Engine rebuild, cam plate eliminator???

[DanMan2k06]

I just ordered a master rebuild kit online, and it comes with a new timing set, but next to the description is says:

**Please note, this Engine Kit requires elimination of the cam plate allowing installation of the Early Style Heavy Duty timing set.

What exactly does this mean? I know there were two different styles, but I can't picture the differences in my head. If it's too much trouble I'll just have them leave the timing set out and order a dual roller setup.

 

[shawnxj]

your gonna need this

http://www.hesco.us/shop.asp?action=details&inventoryID=45343&catId=7758

 

[DanMan2k06]

Under related items there was a washer, do I need that as well? I read a little more about the changeover in 99, but it's still kind of foggy. What exactly gets left off of my block when the older style cam is installed?

 

[XJPRIDE13]

Where did you get your rebuild kit from??? what does it consist of?

 

[shawnxj]

ya sorry your gonna need the washer as well. also look at your timing chain cover and see if there's a dimple on it for the spring to sit in. you should be able to just replace the chain and keep your stock setup unless the sprockets are trashed

 

[DanMan2k06]

Sorry should have given details. Jeep is a '99, so obviously has the new style cam.

Kit comes with pistons, piston rings, rod bearings, main bearings, cam bearings, total gasket set, camshaft, lifters, timing set, oil pump, and freeze plugs.

 

[shawnxj]

if it's an oem cam you can use the setup you have and just get a new chain

 

[DanMan2k06]

I'm assuming it's not an OEM cam, hence why they say you need the older style setup. Although if that's the case I might as well get a cam with a little more aggressive profile, no? I know performance cams on newer blocks required the spring and pin setup.

 

[shawnxj]

that's what i was gonna do until i decided to stroke it. just remember stock springs can't handle much lift. supposedly the mopar performance cam has too much lift but alot of people are running it with no issues so try and stay under .435

 

[DanMan2k06]

Ok so I looked at my timing cover the other day, and it does have the dimple protruding on the inner side. I take it this is a good (necessary) thing?

 

[Talyn]

If you are using the bolt pin and washer you need that dimple