timing sproket

[HPNOTIQracing]

hey when it was removed a little rectangle piece of metal came out. what is this piece...ill post pics

[HPNOTIQracing]

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/4872/10008492bw.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/2192/10008504ob.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

anyone know what the little piece is?

[Josiah]

that is the crankshaft sprocket key, if you turn the end of the crankshaft you will notice a little groove in it, you will need to tap the key back into the crank with a hammer, you'll notice the key groove on the sprocket for correct timing alignment, your sprocket looks broken, I'd reccomend a new one from the dealer, they are $12

p.s. dont reinstall the sprocket until after you put the oil pump back on

[HPNOTIQracing]

yeah i have a new oil pump and i ordered the new sprocket fri. ill look for the groove