Adjustable cam gears

[Jon]

I would like to hear your opinions on this, I have a cam-gear I would like to use, but I am missing the "beanshaped" washers that dictate the degree of advance/retard. Can I use regular round washers instead and adjust after normal practise by way of indicator gauge?
Or is the clamping force not enough to keep it pinned down?

[Jon]

No one has even tried it?
Or is the question just too stupid to answer? 

[Torben Alstrup]

If you install it off center (0) you would have to use the bean shaped washers. Or the gear will move to the side with no trust over a short period of time.

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[LGK]

No one has even tried it?
Or is the question just too stupid to answer? 

No stupid question at all,i've done it more then once...

Just set your timing with a regular washer ,then take the cam out ,put it on the mill and install minimum 2 small shuffle-pins to keep the camgear in position.Then you just torque the 3 bolts with regular good quality washers,and use some green loctite.
Another advantage of doing it this way is you can adjust your timing for 100%,with the 2° or 4° washer you're not always "spot on" 

Best regards Steve

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[Jon]

Thanks for the answers! The last time I built a motor, I made the beanshaped washers I wanted, but it took me a good few hours. Was hoping to avoid it this time.