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Old 10-02-2004, 12:05 PM
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Default Cam install help...pushrods.

I won't be changing springs with my cam install, but I still need to take off the rocker arms and remove the pushrods so I can hold the lifters up by placing some brake line in oil valleys....right?
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You just need to pull the rockers and pushrods, no need to put brake line to hold the lifters. Just spin the cam over a few times before you pull it out to push the lifters into their trays. Then just get the old cam out and the new one in, in a timely fashion and you will have no problems.
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You could do it that way. Many people have gotten by with that method...but if a lifter drops, its a pain in the ***. 5/16's dowel rod, or brake line, will work just fine to keep them up if you want some insurance.
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Ya if u feel the need to use the brake line that is fine, but I have done 100's of installs and never once had a problem......knock on wood
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ahh the russian roullette method.Ive used it and it works unless you have an earthquake in your area .I guess its up to the individual which method to use.good luck.
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You can do the russian roulette method or just use pen magnets.
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Originally Posted by cyphur_traq
You could do it that way. Many people have gotten by with that method...but if a lifter drops, its a pain in the ***. 5/16's dowel rod, or brake line, will work just fine to keep them up if you want some insurance.
this is the methode I use also...the 5/16 dowel rods can be bought for somthing like 1.50 @ a hardware store..and you dont have to worry about droping a lifter!!!! WORK SMARTER NOT HARDER!!! just my $.02




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