tear down complete

To get the harmonic damper off, I don't know, but highly suspect I should not pull it by its perimeter.  My book says I need a special tool.  Luckily I have one that I had accidentally threw in my scrap heap.  Here it is: Special tool number FMC-smellytrash

 My book warned that some timing gears are nylon and don't hold up well.  Mine are not fortunately.  I checked the chain deflection and it was <.25 inch.  Book says replace if greater than .5 inch.

My friend, Bill, recommended that I cut open the oil filter to see if there is metal in it.  The tools to cut oil filters are wicked expensive for some reason.  I can hack saw it although but that will produce the effect I am looking for (metal inside my filter.  I briefly fantasized about the superfund site I would create by opening it on the lathe and decided to try my best to rip it open with a razor to avoid commercials shot in my driveway of people cleaning baby ducks with dish soap.