gokussx4

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I have been browsing several forums and there seems to be some makeshift ideas out there. I would rather buy a tool for this than to make one but I don't want to spend 100 bucks if I don't have to.

The hard part I am running into is that the specs aren't provided on the tools I have seen. I have seen several sbc 350 (so they advertise) tools that are supposed to work with a few small block sizes. Though, I see ls1 specific cam bearing tools that look exactly the same as a sbc cam bearing tool.

The ls1 specific tool seems to be around 80-100 dollars but the sbc 350 model is only 30-40.

Has anyone run into this and can provide me with the answer of yes/no the 350 installer will work? Also, if you don't know but have found a good solution that would be great as well.

Here is an example of the sbc 350 installer from AllStar:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AAF-ALL96470/

Here is an "LS1" installer:
http://carshop.carshopinc.com/produc...24334/CSP10900

gokussx4

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I ended up getting the Lisle Universal Camshaft bearing installer from summit. They price matched tooldiscounter.com at 121 bucks. I like the idea of the expansion unit also because it would seem to be easier on the bearings than metal to metal contact.

Once I get it I will post up how the pull/install went for inquiring minds

chrisfrost

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I made mine , pretty simple and easy . I took 2 small pieces of oak and cut into circles 1 that just fits inside cam bearing , the other that is a little larger that fits inside cam bearing hole in block , then glued them together the drilled a hole through and put a washer on each flat end and a longer bolt and nut to help hold pieces together . I made a slide hammer that screws onto the bolt to pull old bearings , then to install new bearings I use a piece of round or square steel tubing over the bolt and a hammer and presto . Just make sure You are aware of the 3 different #'s on the bearings as the outer diameters are different depending on which bearing (front , 2nd, middle, 4th, or rear) . The middle 1 being the smallest , they do that so You can install them with the engine mostly assembled but I don't think You could remove or install the rear 2 with the engine in a vehicle .

chrisfrost

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The gen 1's and the LS1's are different size bearings so You'd have to fork out the bucks for either the LS1 inst or a universal kit that pretty much has sizes for just about any engine or make You're own for free . I think it took me about an hour and a half (I did alot of the sanding by hand) and being oak it is strong enough yet soft enough......