LS1 cam install input
LS1 cam install input Hey guys, Just started my LS1 rebuild. My machinist told me to install the cam first to check for any problems with the cam bearings. I installed the cam and it was a tight fit. I used tons of assembley lube. rather be safe then sorry. lol. But anyway. The cam went in with a little encouragement and its still tight. It turns but its kind of difficult to turn. So i took the cam back out and checked all the bearing surfaces and cam surfaces and all look great. lubed it back up and put it back in. again a litle tight but not bad. But it's still kind of hard to turn i figured it would be very easy is this normal for the cam to be tight?
well when i did my cam swap i did not use assembly lube. i mostly followed ls1howto on my cam swap.
http://ls1howto.com/index.php?article=23
scroll down to where the new cam is being installed
http://ls1howto.com/index.php?article=23
scroll down to where the new cam is being installed
