NOS camshaft with timing gear + 5

[Ofir]

Hello all,
NOS camshaft with timing gear + 5 will fit any stock engine normally ?

I want to built brand new engine myself ,all parts are brand new NOS , crankshaft NOS , engine case , and so on & on...

My question is : is this camshaft with timing gear + 5 , will fit to the engine without any problem ?

What's the meaning of +5 , comparing to camshaft with timing gear -0- ?

Thanks for you help

Ofir

[1961bluebug]

All depends on how the case is machined. You will find out from the cam gear backlash when you do the first mockup.

[Ofir]

The case is brand new , the crankshaft is brand new , bearing size standard , standard ,

What's the meaning of +5 ?

Thanks

[Marv [UK]]

[ALB]

Paraphrased from Gene Berg:" VW made "0" to plus 7 and minus 7 (15 sizes). When the factory sets up the align bore machines there will always be deviation on the center to center distance from crank to cam. Often just the temperature of the machine that bores the holes can change that distance. The gears aren't different sizes; the pitch angle is deviated to make the different fits. The object is to have the fit as close as possible without backlash, yet not create a load against the bearing diameter."

I've seen to minus 5. Hope this helps. Al
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[Marv [UK]]

[ALB]

[Type 5 Joe]

The pitch diameter is different, not the pitch angle.

You do want a small amount of back-lash.... check it at 3-4 places as you rotate the gears around.