I've used the keys a ton, too and never had one fail or seen one fail. Ever. I agree too that they are not meant to carry load. I'd be surprised if the load on them was even measureable.
That's not really how it works....
Modern engines, my foot. (other than that, DemonX2 is 100% right).
The key was never designed to carry load, ever.
The sprocket bolt that clamps the cam sprocket to the cam is what makes the spinny-magic happen. The clamp load from sprocket to cam is what locks the two together. I ain't doing the math but there's hundreds of pounds of force holding the cam to the sprocket when the bolt is properly torqued.
The keys are supposed to be weak. If something goes south, the intent is to shear the key and not eat up the nice expensive components (although on a small block Mopar you're likely going to trash the valves if this happens).
The key is an alignment aid only and carries no, I repeat NO load.
Well hell, I guess i'll just throw that 30 dollar key in the garbage when it shows up. lolCarroll Shelby's FWD racing teams ran the de-stroked 2.2L's w/o any cam key whatsoever....
I certainly wouldn't do that, but so far, you've not said anything to make be believe one iota that you actually know where the cam is in the engine. But alas, it's not my engine, so have at it!Well hell, I guess i'll just throw that 30 dollar key in the garbage when it shows up. lol
It was a joke. Does this help?I certainly wouldn't do that, but so far, you've not said anything to make be believe one iota that you actually know where the cam is in the engine. But alas, it's not my engine, so have at it!
It'll only help you.
Yes, YOU are beyond helpIt'll only help you.
Well hell, I guess i'll just throw that 30 dollar key in the garbage when it shows up. lol
We ALL already knew that. lolYes, YOU are beyond help
We ALL already knew that. lol
Kitty would drive that beeotch right over the both of us. Then back up and do it again.My wife would swear in court to that lol!
Of course, she'd be throwing me under the bus right along with you so there is that.
It’s just above the crank .I certainly wouldn't do that, but so far, you've not said anything to make be believe one iota that you actually know where the cam is in the engine. But alas, it's not my engine, so have at it!
That sounds like somethin I'd say. lolIt’s just above the crank .
Couldn’t resist …lol