Found out in rebuilding my OMC 3.0 marine engine that the cam gear is
different from the 2.5 Chev automotive. Automotive cam gears run
around $35 but the OMC part is $200.

Anyone know what the difference is?

Mike

Yes..it says " Marine " on, or near the name of the part....and that
costs 200% more...go figure.

"westend" wrote in message
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Found out in rebuilding my OMC 3.0 marine engine that the cam gear is
different from the 2.5 Chev automotive. Automotive cam gears run
around $35 but the OMC part is $200.

Anyone know what the difference is?

Mike

$165

Eisboch (someone had to say it)

On Feb 7, 10:39*am, "Eisboch" wrote:
"westend" wrote in message

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Found out in rebuilding my OMC 3.0 marine engine that the cam gear is
different from the 2.5 Chev automotive. Automotive cam gears run
around $35 but the OMC part is $200.

Anyone know what the difference is?

Mike

$165

Eisboch *(someone had to say it)

So, are they interchangable in this configuration?

(someone had to say it

On Feb 7, 9:41 am, wrote:
On Feb 7, 10:39 am, "Eisboch" wrote:

"westend" wrote in message

...

Found out in rebuilding my OMC 3.0 marine engine that the cam gear is
different from the 2.5 Chev automotive. Automotive cam gears run
around $35 but the OMC part is $200.

Anyone know what the difference is?

Mike

$165

Eisboch (someone had to say it)

So, are they interchangable in this configuration?

(someone had to say it

I guess I set myself up for that one.

Actually I had an automotive gear pressed on the cam....It looked the
same as the old"marine" gear, But it must be slightly larger. When I
tried to install it in the engine, it just wouldn't quite work.

Mike