Ok, I put a new water pump, oil pump and double roller timing chain. Started it right up, oil pressure came on fine. It sounded good except rubbing with some grindage comming from the front of the engine. 
I first thought it was the bolt holding the cam gear on because the washer was thicker than the old one and I had to take the lock washer off so the timing cover would sit flush against the block. The old gear on the cam had a thinner washer and I was going to put that on instead. Well, there were no scratches on the timing cover. The timing chain is rubbing on the oil pan. Do I take the pan off and grind it down some? I too scare to crank any harder on the bolt holding the cam gear in place (thinking that I can move it further back). Or do I take the pan off, redo the gasket, push the pan towards the front of the car as I tighten down on the bolts ( is there that much play?)
btw, I found a brass fitting at Lowe's for the water pump that worked perfect. Thanks for that suggestion.
I first thought it was the bolt holding the cam gear on because the washer was thicker than the old one and I had to take the lock washer off so the timing cover would sit flush against the block. The old gear on the cam had a thinner washer and I was going to put that on instead. Well, there were no scratches on the timing cover. The timing chain is rubbing on the oil pan. Do I take the pan off and grind it down some? I too scare to crank any harder on the bolt holding the cam gear in place (thinking that I can move it further back). Or do I take the pan off, redo the gasket, push the pan towards the front of the car as I tighten down on the bolts ( is there that much play?) btw, I found a brass fitting at Lowe's for the water pump that worked perfect. Thanks for that suggestion.
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Either I was seeing things or it was just too late at night to be working on that, but I remember seeing numbers on that gear at one point. I don't remember, is the other side raise a bit? If so, then once I turn it around = more clearance. Ok, I have more motivation now to work on it tonight. Good tip on the magnet. Thanks.
