eramos2033

Can anyone help me or at least point me in the right direction. I have a bare 5.3 on a stand ready to swap the cam. I have a good idea on how to do this but have never done so on an LS engine. Is there anything I should know/consider? Is it as simple as it seems or should I just have a shop do it for me. My main issue is what to do with the lifters....
Any advice would greatly help me.

Chevy Guy

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www.ls1howto.com

z99ls1

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Yep that is a great place for the cam guide. I would recomend getting the metal rods that you put through the holes in your block and hold up the lifters.

bmax

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If the motor is on a stand, maybe rotate it upside down so the lifters don't fall into the pan.

Never tried it tho.

Paul57

That's what I was planning on doing. Hope it works??

csilvers1984

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remove timing chain,rockers,pushrods and drian oil
spin cam till there is no resistance from lifters (pushes them into lifter boxes)
turn up side down and do your swap

eramos2033

I was acually thinking about turing the engine upside down, but wasnt sure if it would work. Im doing the swap this weekend Ill let you all know how it went.

can anyone tell me how much to torq the valves and if i have to do them in any specific order?

jim ravencraft

Hi,
i opted to use two wooden dowels 3/8x24inches long. Rotate assembly and insert into holes behind water pump/front cover. This helps to assure the lifters stay in place. Make sure cam is lubed properly and use a bolt or cam tool to help with install. Degree or align timing marks being sure to be on tdc #1. Double check your work and torque to specs. Use caution if replacing o-ring on oil pump to avoid issues (low oil pressures). Use caution when installing cam--- using both hands to support it.. A little twist/turn helps ease
the installation............ do not force!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!best of luck and let us know what you gain after the tune. Work safely and have a blessed week.
Captain jim