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07-23-2014, 09:11 PM

faspolok

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cam movement in block

just slid a CC cam into my '02 SS ls1 motor&I noticed the cam slid in an extra 1/4"-is this normal?

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07-23-2014, 09:45 PM

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yes its normal for it to slide into the block a bit. the cam retainer keeps it in place

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07-23-2014, 10:25 PM

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thank you for ur input redbird,I was starting to think I'd screwed something up.Tho I no I didnt push very hard to cause a rear plug to dislodge.

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07-24-2014, 07:20 AM

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Yes its normal as stated.

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07-24-2014, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by faspolok

thank you for ur input redbird,I was starting to think I'd screwed something up.Tho I no I didnt push very hard to cause a rear plug to dislodge.

Wrong engine line, no rear plug on an LS. Take the back cover off and you could install the cam from the rear...

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