Flathead Cam Timing Gear Lockplates

Should you get a new factory sheet metal lockplate or is it better to switch to lockwashers when you replace the timing gear?

 

My opinion is to get a new lockplate......it would give me more confidence than lock washers........my $.02

Brucie

 

lockplate and loctite

 

I second the above.

 

Atleast its an L-head so if the gear comes loose you dont punch a hole in any pistons

 

I've got new lockplates in stock if you need one. They sell for $3 apiece, but it isnt worth writing up an invoice for one. I'll just mail one out to you if needed at no charge. Let me know......... Mac VP

www.flatheadv8.com

 

Mac, I wondered about using bolts with the heads that are drilled for safety wire and safety wiring the bolts to prevent them from coming loose - do you have them??

I have drilled my own bolts before, but ready made ones save some "sweat!"

Thanks.
Dave

 

Could you mail me one of the Flathead Cam Timing gear Lockplates?
John Walton
6846 Clemens Rd.
Bowmanville Ontario Canada
L1C 3K6
Thanks alot John