How Should a Typical Timing Gear Be Installed onto a Shaft

question 9

Multiple Choice

How should a typical timing gear be installed onto a shaft?

• A) Press the gear on with a air-over-hydraulic press.
• B) Cool the shaft as much as possible.
• C) Heat the gear to the manufacturers specified temperature.
• D) Heat the shaft and gear to manufacturers specified temperature.

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