mounting cam gear question

[cosmo]

After installing the cam sprocket over 3 shims and the main washer there is only about 1/16" showing on the cam for the chain gear to mount. Is this normal?? Seems a little odd to me.

Cosmo

[ChrisBennet]

The chain sprocket will not slide completely onto the cam shaft but it should slide on more than 1/16". Make sure the inner gear is pressed on all the way.
-Chris

[Wayne 962]

Which sprocket are you talking about? The big one, or the smaller one?

-Wayne

[john walker's workshop]

that would be because the cam is not up against the thrust plate. pry it toward the plate with a screwdriver behind whatever lobe you can get a bite on. they move easily.