c5_ls1_6spd

iTrader: (-1)

when doing a cam only swap, what do they use to keep the lifters from dropping when they are pulling out the cam?

V-seriesTech

iTrader: (5)

Nothing really man. Just do a full rotation of the camshaft(the original one, iwhile in the valley)....all the lifters should go up, and stay right where they are, in the UP position. Don't do the swap, or should I say don't remove the original camshaft until you have the other to replace it with, immediatly. The lifters will stay in place.

Do it slowly, take your time, and you won't have a problem.

PM me if you need any torque specs, etc etc

J

T-maxx

NNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! Hang on a minute. Spend $2.00 and buy a wooden dowel. If I remeber correctly it's 5/16, I'll check and pm you.

minytrker

iTrader: (13)

BUY THE DOWEL!!! I have dropped a lifter in the motor and it wasnt fn pulling the cradle out and the oil pan off.

MICAH HERRON

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This is the correct tool, it is a bit pricey, but it sure beats having to do an astronomical amount of work if a lifter falls.

I have done it with just rolling the cam a few times and getting the lifters to stay up, but if they do decide to fall, that really really sucks.

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T-maxx

All the lifters "should" stay up after you rotate the cam a few times. The only thing holding them in there is friction. Buy a wooden dowel for $2.00.. or the correct tool for $100. Both will do the job

c5_ls1_6spd

iTrader: (-1)

whoooo, thanks man. good looking out. where can i get a wooden dowel?

Steve01SS

iTrader: (43)

Used a fiberglass rod from home depot. It's a marking rod about 5/16" or so. It was perfect, cut it in 1/2 and good to go. Perfect length for each side, and was like $3.

I dont trust, just spinning the lifters. Buddy of mine has a PIMP tool he machined for doing cam installs. Does them everyday as a technician. It's a lil overkill, but nice PIMP tool.

70 LS1

iTrader: (1)

So what do you do with the dowel?? How does it hold the lifters up?

terry s

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Goonie

isnt there a string diy application? i know ive read it before.

T-maxx

R you kidding? If not
, Don't take anything apart untill you figure that out.

70 LS1

iTrader: (1)

No I am not kidding. I have never done a cam swap on an LS1 before. And thanks for assuming I am stupid. I asked because I don't know. Are you going to answer my question or not.

Steve01SS

iTrader: (43)

There are 2 holes in the front of the block once you remove the cam retainer plate. Basically you spin the cam to move all the lifters up in the bores. Then stick the rods in. It will hold the lifters in the up position. What the rod does is that it holds against each lifter and keeps them in place. There is a ridge on the side of the lifter that it contacts. Thats why it holds. I have had no problems doing it this way insead of buying the "baller expensive" tools.

BAD FNZ

Interested in this too, I've done the cam rotation myself, along with the pen magnets too, what is the wooden dowl story?

EDIT: Just posted a little to late, thanks for the info!

V-seriesTech

iTrader: (5)

Wow. lol. Guys have cam install problems alot EH?.