Is this normal?

[Chris_H]

As some of you know and have helped me with, I am changing out my timing chain cover gasket. Well I get the cover pulled yesterday and start to scrape the gasket off from the block, and of course I drag a knuckle across the timing chain. So I take the chain off to get it out of the way, and I notice the 2 bolts that hold the cam in are loose. I can move that "cap" for the lack of technical terms, is loose because the bolts are loose. I am guessing its not supposed to be like that?? So I tightend those bolts back down. They are not REAL tight, but tight enough to keep from coming out. Anybody know how tight they are supposed to be?

Chris

[5150 LX]

Camshaft Thrust Plate- 9-12 ft. #'s
Camshaft sprocket bolt- 40-45 ft. #'s

Put a bit of locktight on the thrust plate bolts for a bit of insurance.

[Chris_H]

Thanks Sean. You think there will be any problems if I have the thrust plate bolts a little tighter than 9-12 ft/lbs? Once again, I don't have all the tools I need, one being a torque wrench. I finger tightened the bolts, then gave them about 1/4 - 1/2 turn with the socket. I'll pull them back out and throw some locktight on them.

Chris

[5150 LX]

I don't see a major issue, I went years w/o a torque wrench and on something like that I don't think the torque amount is a major factor like it is with head bolts and the like.