Installing cam next week need one last....
05-29-2003, 12:29 PM
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Installing cam next week need one last.... run down of what I will need to have with me. I will have full acess to a shop with lifts and air tools 
Here is a list of what I already have:
TR 224/224 @112 lsa
TR Harded push rods
Comp 918's
More Performances valve spring tool
Ktech Oil pump (with two o-rings) just incase
JWIS timing chain
16 pen magnets
cam install gasket kit from TR
cam pre lube
I think that is all... just want to know if I am missing any thing?? And if you have any words of incuragement that would be nice too
Here is a list of what I already have:TR 224/224 @112 lsa
TR Harded push rods
Comp 918's
More Performances valve spring tool
Ktech Oil pump (with two o-rings) just incase
JWIS timing chain
16 pen magnets
cam install gasket kit from TR
cam pre lube
I think that is all... just want to know if I am missing any thing?? And if you have any words of incuragement that would be nice too
05-29-2003, 12:37 PM
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Re: Installing cam next week need one last.... Definitely buy a few extra keepers, maybe a retainer or too also. (I lost about 3 keepers and 1 retainer.....)
locktite for the cam retainer and cam bolts...
I personally would not use the cam lube, just cover the cam in motor oil after cleaning it thoroughly with brake cleaner...
Take your time and have fun! It will turn out fine as long as you torque everything in carefully, and take your time!
Good luck!
Tommy
locktite for the cam retainer and cam bolts...
I personally would not use the cam lube, just cover the cam in motor oil after cleaning it thoroughly with brake cleaner...
Take your time and have fun! It will turn out fine as long as you torque everything in carefully, and take your time!
Good luck!
Tommy
05-29-2003, 12:47 PM
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Re: Installing cam next week need one last.... Thanks for the info Tommy... I had forgoted about the locktite 
I think a freind of mine still has some extra keepers 
I think a freind of mine still has some extra keepers
05-29-2003, 12:55 PM
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Re: Installing cam next week need one last.... Yeah, ditch the lube and coat it good with motor oil right before you slide it in. I've heard the lube can clog the lifters. I think Tommy pretty much covered it. Be patient on the oil pump pick-up tube bolt. Be sure to stuff a few shop rags down in the pan so if you drop the bolt it won't roll down into the bottom of the pan, or you will 
. Make sure you take them out when your done though. 
Good luck!
. Make sure you take them out when your done though. Good luck!
05-29-2003, 01:06 PM
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Re: Installing cam next week need one last....
You need everything except that cam. I'll take it off your hands!
05-29-2003, 03:15 PM
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Re: Installing cam next week need one last.... I placed a towel over the headers to catch keepers that dropped. Also keep a pen magnet handy while working with keepers. Them keepers are evil.
One time I was searching for one for over an hour. It was inside the retainer. Definitly brain fade. Searchin for keepers will drive you mad but once they are found all is forgiven.
One time I was searching for one for over an hour. It was inside the retainer. Definitly brain fade. Searchin for keepers will drive you mad but once they are found all is forgiven.
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Re: Installing cam next week need one last.... Cool... I will hopefully have the manifolds off at the will be one less place to have to look!!! I am also doing headers and tc at the same time
05-29-2003, 04:29 PM
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Re: Installing cam next week need one last.... You will also need the air fittings to go in the spark plug holes. I've heard some of these cams are hollow and you need to clean the metal shavings from manufacture out of there to keep them from winding up in your engine. Also, you want to be as gentle as possible with that More tool, and don't twist it on a bad angle. This is one tool that probably should have been made out of steel. Oh and nice choice on the cam, that's the one I'm getting.
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Re: Installing cam next week need one last....
You will also need the air fittings to go in the spark plug holes. I've heard some of these cams are hollow and you need to clean the metal shavings from manufacture out of there to keep them from winding up in your engine. Also, you want to be as gentle as possible with that More tool, and don't twist it on a bad angle. This is one tool that probably should have been made out of steel. Oh and nice choice on the cam, that's the one I'm getting.
that would not be good to break too much $$$$$ I will be sure to clean the cam REALLY WELL... just so you know.... the TR cam is not hollow Good luck on getting yours
05-29-2003, 05:34 PM
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Re: Installing cam next week need one last.... just lube up cam with a good coat of motor oil, be sure not to "bind" the cam bearings by sliding the cam sideways in the first bearing.
05-30-2003, 12:15 AM
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Re: Installing cam next week need one last....
Oh and nice choice on the cam, that's the one I'm getting.
Sorry for the hijack and good luck on the install (for all)
06-10-2003, 05:25 PM
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Oh and nice choice on the cam, that's the one I'm getting.
06-10-2003, 05:33 PM
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I've heard some of these cams are hollow and you need to clean the metal shavings from manufacture out of there to keep them from winding up in your engine.
Good luck on getting yours 