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Old 01-14-2007, 07:22 AM
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anyone have one of these that i can borrow to do my cam install?

ill pay to have it shipped here and back to you and how ever much it will cost to borrow it for a week

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just go to lowes and buy 5/16 24" metal rods
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just go to lowes and buy 5/16 24" metal rods
is that the same size?
thanks alot man
i really appreciate it

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i wouldnt use the jpr too, a couple people including me got those stuck in about 3/4 the way. took 3-4 hrs to get it out.
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think it might have had to do w/ the years.
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Originally Posted by 98dropta
anyone have one of these that i can borrow to do my cam install?

ill pay to have it shipped here and back to you and how ever much it will cost to borrow it for a week

thanks
nate
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Originally Posted by 98dropta
anyone have one of these that i can borrow to do my cam install?

ill pay to have it shipped here and back to you and how ever much it will cost to borrow it for a week

thanks
nate
Ive got a set...Where do you live? Id be willing to rent em out I guess.
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Beware, they dont hold up the lifters all the time. You might find your self having to pull the whole engine out if your not careful.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/620253-lifter-s-wont-stay-up.html

Check out the pics at the end
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Just do it, quick!!!.....I did it "russian roulette" style
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Just do it, quick!!!.....I did it "russian roulette" style

ive always done it like this with no trouble




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