Rocker arms, pushrods, and lifters are removed. Number one cylinder is TDC on compression stroke.Do you have the pushrods and lifters out? Is so then pull the timing chain(make sure on #1 TDC compression stroke), remove cam retainer plate and pull the cam out...
Rocker arms, pushrods, and lifters are removed. Number one cylinder is TDC on compression stroke.
They're you go, you're on the home stretch now!Rocker arms, pushrods, and lifters are removed. Number one cylinder is TDC on compression stroke.
They're you go, you're on the home stretch now!
If you're not changing the cam bearings, remove and re-install very carefully. You don't want to damage the bearings.I really appreciate the advice. It’s my first swap, so I figured a quick consultation with the veterans would boost my confidence
One more question, does the oil pan gasket need replacing? When I removed the timing cover, it seems to have exposed the front of the oil pan gasket.
And camshaft runout!be sure to check the endplay on the new cam once installed. It should be good but i would check it while there.Also is there an offset
bushing in the cam dowel hole?
The engine currently has a Comp cams solid roller. I’m just going 3 sizes milder in the same cam product line, the Extreme Energy seriesYou are going to install a solid roller cam? Do you have all the hardware that goes with it?
Hey go for it , but go carefully, it’s your money and engine your dealing with ! If this turns out ok , next time will be easier ! Let us know ! JCDo you have the rocker arms, pushrods and lifters removed yet? If not you need to do that first. But if I were you with no more knowledge than you have I don't think you should be doing it.
Yes trueDistributor drive gear removed?
Do you have the proper equipment to degree the new one?