cyphur

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I am going to be doing a cam swap in a few months(if all goes well this time around, I've been sayin 'I'm doin a cam swap soon' for a while now....), and would like to use the stud and nut set up. Doesn't 2xLS1 sell those dealies?

Black Z/28

Since you guys are on the subject... can anyone tell me if this puller is the correct size (too big, too small, doesn't matter) to remove the crank pulley.
Thanks in advance.

Black Z/28

Yeah, I picked up one of those when I had the chance:

jerflash

is the stud and nut just a tool to put the pully on or do you use it inplace of the bolt?

and 2xLS1 a member of does he have a link?

thanks

Black Z/28

It's just used for installation/removal. You still need buy a new pulley bolt.

jerflash

ok thats what i thought

P Mack

iTrader: (6)

I wonder if it could be used instead of a bolt if you used plenty of loctite? Studs can be used pretty much anywhere else on the engine.

BLASTER

iTrader: (4)

How long is the stud? Unfortunately, 2xLS1 doesn't sell those anymore and I am going to get some threaded rod this weekend and build my own. Thanks

jerflash

what size rod do you need?

Black Z/28

Well this thread has sorta been hijacked. I apologize to BlkBrdWS6 for my part in the hijacking. Nevertheless, here's an interesting crank bolt discussion (I searched):

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...y+install+tool

BLASTER

iTrader: (4)

Yeah, I read that thread last night. I figure stud would have to be long enough to go into the crank snout, span the width of the pulley and just have enough to get the washer/nut on to start pressing the pulley on.

Sorry about the hijacking too. I am getting ready to do a cam or a H/C install soon (haven't decided whether to go part way or full tilt) and need to start building my toolset for the job. Its the worst when you have all the parts but need a tool to do it. Just make sure you have read through everything you can about the install and research the cam and the products you want.
Once you've made your choices or are close to them start figuring out what tools you need to borrow/buy. People sometimes forget about little things like pen magnets to hold the lifters up, and have to run to the store. You gonna need these, a vale spring compressor, access to an air compressor, puley puller, puller installer, degreeing wheel (if u want to be very accurate and precise), etc. You may also have/want to check P to V if you run a bigger cam. Then comes the need to flycut and the that is beyond me. The list goes on but all you have to do is figure out what you want, what you need to do, and what you can do yourself.

chupr0kabra

iTrader: (10)

I think that puller is too big. The one I used has 5" arms and it was a snug fit. There are ridges on the inside of the pulley where the jaws hook on. You do NOT want to hook onto the outer edge of the pulley, as you risk breaking it.


-Mike

Black Z/28

Thanks, I was thinking it might be a little big.