85 to 95 Cam Gears 928 105 530 01 NLA - Update
#241
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Well, I've just pulled off my cam cover for my first peek, and my cam gear is the worst I've seen. I'll be watching this thread for any updates on where we are going with new gears.
#242
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A couple of comments. I share the sentiment with someone up the thread regarding different and significant sprocket weight. At half of engine speed, it may not be an issue, but resonant vibrations can be very problematic. I'd be a little worried if the part were significantly heavier. Having said that, the forces that the cams place on the rotation of the camshaft is probably far more than anything the added weight of a heavier sprocket could induce.
Also, a combination part whereby an inner alloy sprocket is effectively glued or fit to an outer good wearing part could be a bad situation if for any reason separation were to occur. And with combined cycles and heat and force, I wouldn't want a part that has that configuration.
Also, I'm in immediate need of these parts, as are others. I can mothball the car for several months, but two less gears will be in demand if it takes much longer than that.
Also, a combination part whereby an inner alloy sprocket is effectively glued or fit to an outer good wearing part could be a bad situation if for any reason separation were to occur. And with combined cycles and heat and force, I wouldn't want a part that has that configuration.
Also, I'm in immediate need of these parts, as are others. I can mothball the car for several months, but two less gears will be in demand if it takes much longer than that.
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As far as 928sRus is concerened we are making a one piece gear machined from solid.
Gear will weight about the same as the original or the latest iteration - 13 to 16 oz.
Gear will be anodized or hardened in a way to stop wear as per the latest Porsche gear.
Programs have been written and prototypes are being made.
Gear will weight about the same as the original or the latest iteration - 13 to 16 oz.
Gear will be anodized or hardened in a way to stop wear as per the latest Porsche gear.
Programs have been written and prototypes are being made.
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Does it have the "Do It Yourself" manual transmission, or the superior "Fully Equipped by Porsche" Automatic Transmission? George Layton March 2014
928 Owners are ".....a secret sect of quietly assured Porsche pragmatists who in near anonymity appreciate the prodigious, easy going prowess of the 928."
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All this sure isn't going to make 928s more common at porsche events, that's for sure.
I'm up for two replacements when the details are worked out. I'll stock 'em for my next belt job. I swapped my very used ones for less used ones last time around. I'm sure they'll be cooked by next time.
I'm up for two replacements when the details are worked out. I'll stock 'em for my next belt job. I swapped my very used ones for less used ones last time around. I'm sure they'll be cooked by next time.
#246
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OK, I've just submitted this to the best place I know.
http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb...1/#post1478997
Edit- Whoops! I underestimated the degree of seriousness in pursuing the problem. Thanks Russ. I'll just see what the machinists say, but if your sprocket/gear is done in the relatively near future, I'll be taking several.
http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb...1/#post1478997
Edit- Whoops! I underestimated the degree of seriousness in pursuing the problem. Thanks Russ. I'll just see what the machinists say, but if your sprocket/gear is done in the relatively near future, I'll be taking several.
#247
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First manufacturing solution has come in. Extrusion. I don't know why I didn't think of this.
Extrude out of 6061-T6, then hard anodize. But that last step does alter dimensions somewhat. The extrusion die is 2-3K in cost.
I'll post more as they come in. And the thread url for anyone interested.
Extrude out of 6061-T6, then hard anodize. But that last step does alter dimensions somewhat. The extrusion die is 2-3K in cost.
I'll post more as they come in. And the thread url for anyone interested.
#249
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HELLO!!!!
I got an interesting reply here- There are premanufactured extruded blanks that can be simply hogged down to proper dimensions.
Here's one supplier- http://www.gatesmectrol.com/mectrol/...cation_id=6019
There's more at this link- http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb...1/#post1479069
I got an interesting reply here- There are premanufactured extruded blanks that can be simply hogged down to proper dimensions.
Here's one supplier- http://www.gatesmectrol.com/mectrol/...cation_id=6019
There's more at this link- http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb...1/#post1479069
#250
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More comments.
This guy does timing belt sprocket work. And he's highly knowledgeable in the field, evidently.
http://www.vermontel.net/~gwi/
Another forum member says he should be able to pull off these sprockets for under $100. That's probably before anodizing.
This guy does timing belt sprocket work. And he's highly knowledgeable in the field, evidently.
http://www.vermontel.net/~gwi/
Another forum member says he should be able to pull off these sprockets for under $100. That's probably before anodizing.
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I have already been down those same roads and I am sure Greg Brown has as well.
We have already chosen the most cost effective way to produce the gear and also the material and finish. Lots of companies out there who can make gears - not an issue.
Roger
I have already been down those same roads and I am sure Greg Brown has as well.
We have already chosen the most cost effective way to produce the gear and also the material and finish. Lots of companies out there who can make gears - not an issue.
Roger
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Roger, you might consider this proprietary, but when you have these ready for sale I hope you can give us the specs on alloy and surface treatment. Your progress on this project has been impressive!
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One thing I hope every body keeps in mind that who ever makes these gears, Roger, Greg Brown, or who ever is going to have them made is going to have them made is going to have to make money on them.
This is not a hobby to them.
Four hundred on a gear that cost 100 to make is excessive, but IMHO 130 is not enough profit for any body to do this.
This is not a hobby to them.
Four hundred on a gear that cost 100 to make is excessive, but IMHO 130 is not enough profit for any body to do this.