Does this crank sprocket look OK?
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Does this crank sprocket look OK?
It's a new Dyna Gear HD for a 454. I'm not an expert, but shouldn't it be nice & shiney like the cam wheel? The guy at the store said that's how it's "heat treated"? :confused: The one I removed looks better than this! :D
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Race Director
Re: Does this crank sprocket look OK? (1970 Stingray)
I'd say as long as the gear teeth appear to be in perfect condition, there's nothing to worry about.
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Re: Does this crank sprocket look OK? (Simon Alexander)
I have seen a lot of heat treated steel. It comes out of the furnace looking like this after it has cooled down. You won't be able to see it once it is in the engine. As long as the teeth are good I would say it is in good shape. Sometimes people glass bead them to look nice. Just cosmetics
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Re: Does this crank sprocket look OK? (1970 Stingray)
It looks like it has been case hardened to me, it should be fine..... (pause while I run down to the garage....) I just went and looked at a new Dana timing set I have and it looks very much like yours. So I'd guess it's the way it's supposed to look.
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Re: Does this crank sprocket look OK? (76 Red)
Thanks for the input guys. I should be ok then. The cam sprocket does appear cast but is actually much sturdier than the stock one.
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Le Mans Master
Re: Does this crank sprocket look OK? (1970 Stingray)
Take a look at this: http://www.scaleaero.com/heating_metal.htm
It is not specific to engine parts but it is actually a fairly good "laymans" explanation of heat treating steel. :yesnod:
It is not specific to engine parts but it is actually a fairly good "laymans" explanation of heat treating steel. :yesnod:
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Re: Does this crank sprocket look OK? (1970 Stingray)
They all look like that, at least the aftermarket ones do. Yes it is heat treating. Nothing to worry about.