How to install a cam?
How to install a cam? I could really use some details on how to install a cam. Seems the guy that was gonna do my cam isnt anymore... so Im thinking I can tackle it myself... at least I hope so.
Also, what about changing the Oil Pump at the same time? good bad whats the skinny
Thanks for your help
Also, what about changing the Oil Pump at the same time? good bad whats the skinny
Thanks for your help
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Re: How to install a cam? Change the oil pump and timing chain at the same time to be safe.
Here's instructions for the cam install (Except you *DONT* need to remove the AC system...leave it fully charged)
http://www.torquecentral.com/mods/GM...ll/default.asp
And here are instructions to change the oil pump (changing the timing chain is self explanatory once you get the pump off)
https://ls1tech.com/howto
Here's instructions for the cam install (Except you *DONT* need to remove the AC system...leave it fully charged)
http://www.torquecentral.com/mods/GM...ll/default.asp
And here are instructions to change the oil pump (changing the timing chain is self explanatory once you get the pump off)
https://ls1tech.com/howto
Re: How to install a cam? its best to change your oil pump while you're doing it but you will need to drop the oil pan down some.
I had to leave my stock pump and timing chain in till i get lift access to makes things easier..
but i followed the first link Jim gave u
I had to leave my stock pump and timing chain in till i get lift access to makes things easier..
but i followed the first link Jim gave u
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Re: How to install a cam? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 98TAauto:
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but i followed the first link Jim gave u</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">DAMNIT. nowhere, anywhere, ever, have I ever typed "JIM". My handle is not JIM. There is no "i" in my name. Never has been ,never will be. Why do 3 out of 4 people call me JIM. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" />
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but i followed the first link Jim gave u</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">DAMNIT. nowhere, anywhere, ever, have I ever typed "JIM". My handle is not JIM. There is no "i" in my name. Never has been ,never will be. Why do 3 out of 4 people call me JIM. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" />
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Re: How to install a cam? Thanks for posting those links, Jim. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
Just kidding. Seriously though, I would like to install a cam at some point and after reading those instructions I'm sure I can do it. Thanks alot.
Dan
Just kidding. Seriously though, I would like to install a cam at some point and after reading those instructions I'm sure I can do it. Thanks alot.
Dan
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Re: How to install a cam? I used the TorqeCentral how-to as a reference. I was damn glad I didn't have to scew around with a spring swap!
I went ahead and drained the A/C system, but I have a good connection to get it refilled cheap.
Hey jmX
Do you need two people to do the swap without removing the condenser?? ....one to hold it up while the other person does the swapping?
I went ahead and drained the A/C system, but I have a good connection to get it refilled cheap.
Hey jmX
Do you need two people to do the swap without removing the condenser?? ....one to hold it up while the other person does the swapping?
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Re: How to install a cam? I'm currently in the middle of my cam swap and I'm using a combination of jmx's oil pump install and the cam install on torquecentral.
As for the a/c system... My car is currently jacked up about 18" off the ground, and the a/c condensor is pushed straight down hanging out of the car and resting on the ground.
As for the a/c system... My car is currently jacked up about 18" off the ground, and the a/c condensor is pushed straight down hanging out of the car and resting on the ground.
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Re: How to install a cam? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by ScottyG:
<strong>Do you need two people to do the swap without removing the condenser?? ....one to hold it up while the other person does the swapping?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">No, you can tether the AC to the hood using a bungie cord, or like xaon said, you can drop it down (i always choose the first method). On my vette I actually just sat under the car, put the ac condensor on my shoulders and pulled my cam out that way. Either way, it can be done with one person no prob. Just be careful to give it *just* enough clearance if you pull it up, those aluminum AC lines dont like to flex too much before they burst/crack open...usually at joints or connections.
<strong>Do you need two people to do the swap without removing the condenser?? ....one to hold it up while the other person does the swapping?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">No, you can tether the AC to the hood using a bungie cord, or like xaon said, you can drop it down (i always choose the first method). On my vette I actually just sat under the car, put the ac condensor on my shoulders and pulled my cam out that way. Either way, it can be done with one person no prob. Just be careful to give it *just* enough clearance if you pull it up, those aluminum AC lines dont like to flex too much before they burst/crack open...usually at joints or connections.
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Re: How to install a cam? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by camaro_ls1:
<strong>Thanks for posting those links, Jim. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
Just kidding. Seriously though, I would like to install a cam at some point and after reading those instructions I'm sure I can do it. Thanks alot.
Dan</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">No prob dude, I only wrote the ones at the howto link. MBaskett wrote the cam swap link.
<strong>Thanks for posting those links, Jim. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
Just kidding. Seriously though, I would like to install a cam at some point and after reading those instructions I'm sure I can do it. Thanks alot.
Dan</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">No prob dude, I only wrote the ones at the howto link. MBaskett wrote the cam swap link.
