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Level of Effort Replace Camshaft Retainer Plate

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Hbrown

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Thanks to some expert help on the International forum, I identified the part that the metal pieces I found in my Int'l 404 oil pan as the "cam plate" or "camshaft (retaining) plate" or the camshaft thrust plate. https://www.external_link/parts/engine-gas-149/camshaft-thrust-plate-43249d.html

I'm new to working on tractors but not new to working on machines. I'm no mechanic but have done some technical things like rebuilding brake systems, R&R clutch/ transmission, R&R suspensions etc.

What is the level of effort for a medium skilled guy with good tools (big wrenches, pneumatic wrenches etc) to replace this thing in terms of time and skills required?
 
Installing that plate behind the cam gear is a fairly involved process. Obviously the front timing
gear case of the engine will need to be removed as well as the side plate, valve cover, push rods
and cam lifters to allow removal of the camshaft to press the gear off and back on. At least the
radiator will have to be pulled to give clearance for cam removal. All the timing gears will have to
be reinstalled and timed properly. Just shooting off the cuff I would say it is at least a 12 hour job
by a fairly experienced mechanic. Get at least an IT repair manual for it, if you plan to attempt this
repair. Of course you can ask questions on this forum as well during the process. Even though
parts can just fail, efforts should be made determine if there was some issue that caused the
failure. Best of luck!
 
Thank you! I met a neighbor who does this professionally - he's going to do it and I'm going to learn in the process!
 
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