Made some progress:
Installed the timing chain and oil pan gaskets with a
thin layer of rtv and weighted the assembly on a glass table to cure.
Got the new chain tensioner installed with a new cotter pin.
Unfortunately the original bolts holding the gear to the cam started to stretch when tightening to the required 24-26 ft-lb… I assume the bolts have been replaced with an inferior grade. I replaced them with grade 8 bolts (missing the shoulder), and torqued properly. In doing so , I marked the gears, disassembled, inspected the threads in the cam, and rechecked the timing when all was assembled again. Same results as previously.
nstalling a new oil seal was a bit finicky; it seemed as though my cover was slightly deformed - the depression where the seal fits seems slightly oval. But some careful work pressing it in got it home.
My pulley hub is pitted on the oil seal surface. Should I replace with new or buy a speedi sleeve? $90 for new, $60 for the sleeve. I’m tempted to keep the original part and install a sleeve, given variable quality of new. Thoughts?
As a parent I work in fifteen minute intervals… I also went to the Factory Five open house with the girls - very neat operation.