do i have everything for my cam install?
01-13-2010, 08:09 PM
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do i have everything for my cam install? hey, im going to be putting my cam in within the next 3 weeks. i just wanna make sure i got everything i need before i start tearing it apart.
heres a list of everthing i got:
Ms4 cam
patriot gold dual springs, retianers, locks, seats
comp 7.4 pushrods
valve stem seals(16)
HD timing chain set
thunder racing camshaft install gasket set
is that all im gonna need for my cam swap?
heres a list of everthing i got:
Ms4 cam
patriot gold dual springs, retianers, locks, seats
comp 7.4 pushrods
valve stem seals(16)
HD timing chain set
thunder racing camshaft install gasket set
is that all im gonna need for my cam swap?
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01-13-2010, 08:41 PM
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yea man you should add head gaskets, head bolts, lifters and WITH OUT A DOUBT A OIL PUMP...i put my cam in with stock pump and stock lifters and my oil only gets to 60psi at W.O.T. and my lifters sometimes tick....
01-14-2010, 10:56 AM
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Check that pushrod length....more often than not with that aggressive intake lobe you'll end up needing a 7.425" pushrod to get the preload where it needs to be!
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01-14-2010, 12:21 PM
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Launching!
New crank pulley bolt
pipe for breaker bar to loosen crank pulley bolt
small 3 arm pulley puller from Autozone
Valve spring compressor
Thread locker (blue - medium strength)
Assembly lube (put a little bit on the retainers so that they will stick to the valve stem while you are installing your springs)
printed instruction from www.ls1howto.com including the tools they recommend
pipe for breaker bar to loosen crank pulley bolt
small 3 arm pulley puller from Autozone
Valve spring compressor
Thread locker (blue - medium strength)
Assembly lube (put a little bit on the retainers so that they will stick to the valve stem while you are installing your springs)
printed instruction from www.ls1howto.com including the tools they recommend
