5/16 dowels for cam swap
06-21-2011, 05:40 PM
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5/16 dowels for cam swap hello,is there a way to get the dowels in the block,with the condenser still in the car.ls1 howto says to move the condenser up or down for the cam,but will i be able to get the dowels in?this is my first cam swap on a ls1.i'm used to small and big block chevy motors,so i'm learning as i'm going ,and need a little help.thank you.
06-21-2011, 07:29 PM
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hello,is there a way to get the dowels in the block,with the condenser still in the car.ls1 howto says to move the condenser up or down for the cam,but will i be able to get the dowels in?this is my first cam swap on a ls1.i'm used to small and big block chevy motors,so i'm learning as i'm going ,and need a little help.thank you.
06-22-2011, 05:21 AM
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i can say from my experience with it i could get the right side dowel in by shifting the condenser but definitely not the passenger. the hard ac line will not give enough without breaking just pull it off. A little extra time beats having to get a new ac line.
06-22-2011, 08:04 AM
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Using Aluminum 5/16 Dowels we moved the condensor enough to make it work. I took the un cut dowel, placed it above the motor and got an idea how much to cut. I left about 2-3 inches beyond the length of the motor to ensure there would be no fitment issued. This is a 2 person job IMO as some manuvering would be needed.
06-22-2011, 10:22 AM
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Well I am not paying the extra money to safely depressurize and recharge the system. Especially being in MID swap I am not towing a vehicle to the proper facility.
Many people have done the same its not a hard thing. IF you have only yourself, you can use a coat hanger and something to hold it up, such as hood or something above condensor. I have done it both ways. Having a extra set of hands never hurts either way.
Many people have done the same its not a hard thing. IF you have only yourself, you can use a coat hanger and something to hold it up, such as hood or something above condensor. I have done it both ways. Having a extra set of hands never hurts either way.
