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How long to install a cam, springs, double roller chain?

Old 07-19-2003, 11:05 AM
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Default How long to install a cam, springs, double roller chain?

Will 2 days be enough? We are using air tools.
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5 hours
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Default Re: How long to install a cam, springs, double roller chain?

Your first time will take approx. 10hrs. of work.
If you have 2 days you will be fine, work at a steady pace, don't rush.
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With 2 days you'll have more than enough time. Take your time, and be thorough.

Good luck.
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Default Re: How long to install a cam, springs, double roller chain?

Will 2 days be enough? We are using air tools.

clint, you can do it in one day no problem. The biggest problem will be getting the oil pan off. It's pretty straight forward and make sure you Loc Tite the cam bolts.

Good luck, if ya need any help lemme know.
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Default Re: How long to install a cam, springs, double roller chain?

Ummm why does he have to take off the oil pan for a cam, valvespring, and timing chain swap?

The biggest problem will be getting the oil pan off.
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Default Re: How long to install a cam, springs, double roller chain?

Ummm why does he have to take off the oil pan for a cam, valvespring, and timing chain swap?

To get the timing chain out, you have to remove the oil pump. To remove the oil pump you must disconnect the oil pick up tube from the bottom of the pump, and do do that, you need to drop the oil pan down some to get to it.

NOTE that only F-body guys have to do that. C5's dont require it.
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Default Re: How long to install a cam, springs, double roller chain?

dont vettes have to drop the steering linkage or something?
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Default Re: How long to install a cam, springs, double roller chain?

all you have to do is unbolt and drop the pan down, youll get the pickup bolt off then the pump, vettes have to remove the rack and pain in the *** brake module,, oh ya dont drop a lifter
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Default Re: How long to install a cam, springs, double roller chain?

Thank you for the information. We changed mine while the engine was out of the car and disassembled. A lot easier then.. hehe
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Default Re: How long to install a cam, springs, double roller chain?

Thanks for the input! I really appreciate it.


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