bad98camaro

were can i get a LS1 camshaft installation tool to keeps the lifters from falling. i order them from thunder racing but its been 3 weels and no tools. i need it asap

Hi-Po

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Home Depot.

And its not known as a cam shaft install tool there either. They call it 5/16 wooden dowel rods for 2 bucks. Im thinking about making my own buisness and selling them for 105 bucks.

bad98camaro

Have u used them

Hi-Po

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What the Home Depot non *** raping install tool?

Yes, and it worked fine.

bad98camaro

did u have to cut them or anything

gillbot

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I won't use wood, they can get shaving in the block or break. you can get solid dowels but they didn't fit well when I tried those. The best thing i've found to use is brake line.

Hi-Po

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I thought about the wood thing. When I used them they felt likke they barely touched anything going in or out. I changed my oil 80 miles after cam install anyway

Point being, you dont have to spend 100+ dollars on such a easy tool to make. Plus, when the hell do these people recieve thier products they paid for? Seems people are always waiting for this tool. BS

bad98camaro

what size of brake lines did u use. do i have to lower the oil pan down 1/2in when i do the oil pump.

Hi-Po

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Yes, if you are changing the oil pump/timing chain, you will have to drop it as much as you can. Its tight getting the oil pump pick up tube bolts back in, but it can be done. Remember, when re-installing the pick up tube, do NOT force it. Do not get the bolt started and use the bolt to bring the tube in. You need to hold the tube up with your fingers and then tighten the bolt. Pinching the oil pump pick up o-ring is not fun.

Edit - 10mm racthet wrench will be your freind.

89tang

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I've used the dowel rods on 5 cam installs and never had a problem with them breaking or leaving wood shaving's behind. They work perfect plus they cost like $2.

tonyss96dcm

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I just did a cam swap last night using the wooden dowel rods. Used the new cam to cut them to size. Drivers side slid right in, passengers side had to work it in but didnt force it in. Spent a whopin 86 cents!

05 GSXR 1XXX

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yea i read using these famous tools, doesnt make sense to buy these if a local hardware store carries these for dirt cheap...

im kinda on edge using wood aswell, why not just buy the metal ones for a few bucks more? safer insurance

eseibel67

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I was skeptical about sticking wood in my engine when I first heard about it.

But after actually doing it, it's no problem and I will always use the wooden dowels to hold up the lifters.

Randy WS6

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I took two steel 5/16" rods and took a grinder and ground down one side flat then welded me a 2" peace at the end for handles and they slid right in .

taws6m6

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I'd use the wood and spend the rest on blow

bad98camaro

thanks alot for ur help

Steve Gunn

and a cheap hooker...