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Old 08-08-2005, 12:22 PM
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Old 08-08-2005, 02:04 PM
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congrats on the install, how long did it take? i'm planning to do a cam swap next month.
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With the right tools....I think I could pull off a cam swap in 6-7 hours.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Luos
With the right tools....I think I could pull off a cam swap in 6-7 hours.
and maybe 3 people that have done it before...have fun with the back valvesprings..they suck...
took me a day and a half
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Oh, I know.

First time I did it, it took a little over a day. Didn't have the right tools. Damn dual springs made mine even worse.

Crane cams valvespring compressor, air compressor are vital.
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The Crane tool is great. Well worth the money.
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I used the More tool...no matter what getting the keepers on the valves for the back cylinders sucks
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Originally Posted by SgtB
I used the More tool...no matter what getting the keepers on the valves for the back cylinders sucks

If you put a dab of grease on the top of the valve stem to hold your locks in place you won't have as much trouble with them..
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The problem was that the More tool wasn't pushing the valvesprings down centered. It wanted to push it against the valve.




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