LS1 Camshaft Installation Tool
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LS1 Camshaft Installation Tool were can i get a LS1 camshaft installation tool to keeps the lifters from falling. i order them from thunder racing but its been 3 weels and no tools. i need it asap
Home Depot.
And its not known as a cam shaft install tool there either. They call it 5/16 wooden dowel rods for 2 bucks. Im thinking about making my own buisness and selling them for 105 bucks.
And its not known as a cam shaft install tool there either. They call it 5/16 wooden dowel rods for 2 bucks. Im thinking about making my own buisness and selling them for 105 bucks.
I won't use wood, they can get shaving in the block or break. you can get solid dowels but they didn't fit well when I tried those. The best thing i've found to use is brake line.
I thought about the wood thing. When I used them they felt likke they barely touched anything going in or out. I changed my oil 80 miles after cam install anyway 
Point being, you dont have to spend 100+ dollars on such a easy tool to make. Plus, when the hell do these people recieve thier products they paid for? Seems people are always waiting for this tool. BS
Point being, you dont have to spend 100+ dollars on such a easy tool to make. Plus, when the hell do these people recieve thier products they paid for? Seems people are always waiting for this tool. BS
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Verdad Gallardo Yes, if you are changing the oil pump/timing chain, you will have to drop it as much as you can. Its tight getting the oil pump pick up tube bolts back in, but it can be done. Remember, when re-installing the pick up tube, do NOT force it. Do not get the bolt started and use the bolt to bring the tube in. You need to hold the tube up with your fingers and then tighten the bolt. Pinching the oil pump pick up o-ring is not fun.
Edit - 10mm racthet wrench will be your freind.
Edit - 10mm racthet wrench will be your freind.
I just did a cam swap last night using the wooden dowel rods. Used the new cam to cut them to size. Drivers side slid right in, passengers side had to work it in but didnt force it in. Spent a whopin 86 cents!
yea i read using these famous tools, doesnt make sense to buy these if a local hardware store carries these for dirt cheap...
im kinda on edge using wood aswell, why not just buy the metal ones for a few bucks more? safer insurance
im kinda on edge using wood aswell, why not just buy the metal ones for a few bucks more? safer insurance
I was skeptical about sticking wood in my engine when I first heard about it.
But after actually doing it, it's no problem and I will always use the wooden dowels to hold up the lifters.
But after actually doing it, it's no problem and I will always use the wooden dowels to hold up the lifters.
