Lazerwolf
Well-Known Member
Trying to do my first camshaft replacement after a lifter/pushrod/cam failure. It's a 74 400 block if that matters. Getting it all tore down, I got to the camshaft. After struggling to get the old cam out for about 20-30 minutes, it dawned on me it would probably be easier if the fuel pump was removed. What a difference. I never tried to force it out, so I think I'm fine there. After getting the new cam ready and putting it in, which went in fairly easy, I started to put the lifters in. One lifter for cylinder 5 didn't look right, it just wasn't down far enough. Checking the issue, I found the the third journal cam bearing not in the right position and barely obstructing that lifter. The bearing is about 1/8-1/4" further in than it should be and turned about 1/4" so oil hole would not line up if just pushed back in. I assume I did this when installing the new cam but was surprised since it went in easy. Any way to move that bearing back without removing the whole engine? If so, what is the recommend tool to use? Any help would be appreciated.