| Also known as | E1538 |
| Diagram | Fig. 1 — CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING RODS · ref 32 |
| Subsystem | engine bottom |
| Listed in parts books | 1968 |
Camshaft key
A camshaft key that locks the cam timing gear or sprocket to the shaft so it turns in time with the engine.
This is the camshaft key, listed in the catalog as 70-1538 with the older E1538 number showing up in earlier parts books. It's a small piece of hardware that keys the camshaft to whatever it drives, keeping the timing gear or sprocket rotating in step with the shaft rather than spinning loose on it.
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Our record shows it under the crankshaft and connecting rods section, and the catalog only ties it to a single listing from 1968. We don't have more detail on this one beyond that.
If you're rebuilding the bottom end and need to confirm this is the right key for your engine, call the shop and we'll go over fitment before you order.
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