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Jan 7, 2004 | 07:05 PM

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Lifter Question for Tool

I currently have Comp R lifters and was curious as to what you guys use when doing a cam swap so they don't fall? I was looking at the tool offered by sponsors, but it says it will not work with Comp R lifters????

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Jan 7, 2004 | 07:27 PM

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you can always use the magnets :shrug:

Jan 7, 2004 | 08:05 PM

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Or 80-90 PSI, from an air compressor, into the cylinder.

Jan 7, 2004 | 08:18 PM

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Air in the cylinders won't hold up lifters!

Jan 7, 2004 | 08:29 PM

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Ditto what Brian said ..

Air will hold the valves closed, but won't do **** to the lifters once the pushrods are removed.

Jan 7, 2004 | 08:32 PM

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what about the "1/4 rod? https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/127115-jpr-cam-tool-sucks.html

Jan 7, 2004 | 09:02 PM

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If they wont stay up on their own then you either have to use the magnets, or remove the heads and the lifters.

If it was on a stand I guess you could turn it upside down.

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Jan 12, 2004 | 05:32 AM

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Well I don't know if we just got lucky or if what we did worked. We didn't have any 1/4 rod available, so instead we use 1/4" copper SOLID coated electrical wire. Slid right in and worked great. Like I said, don't know if we got lucky or what but installation went without a hitch. Total time for the cam swap was 4 hours including time to eat the pizza. Thanks for the input guys.

Jan 12, 2004 | 07:08 AM

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I did a cam install on a 99 this weekend, and had to run to Sears Hardware to pick up some 5/16" steel rod. I welded little handles on 'em (ain't that cute), slid 'em in, and they worked like a charm. Next time I decide to swap cams in my car I'll see what it takes with Comp R lifters

Hmm, that'll only be cam #5 ....