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Old 09-16-2022, 03:04 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by gm5oh View Post
I have a new spacer, crankshaft pulley, bolt, and o-ring. Play with fire and replace just those, or remove the timing cover, untime the motor, and replace the key and sprocket?

I wonder how long I would be able to last with the former.
No no no.... Do it properly. It will not last. The tight clocking is critical to maintain torque on the screw. It WILL come loose again. The timing sprocket MAY frag, taking the rest of the engine with it.
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