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do i have all my parts for the cam swap?

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Old 02-13-2008, 07:12 PM
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Comp 232/234 .595/.598 110+3
PRC Dual Valvesprings, seat, retainers and valve seals
New GM valve locks or keepers
Texas Speed 7.425 pushrods
LS2 timing chain
Melling 10296 oil pump
pick up tube o-ring
GM timing cover
GM water pump gaskets
GM crank bolt
GM front main seal
Ngk spark plugs
Pulley install tool
pulley remover tool
crane valvespring compresser tool
5/16" 2ft dowels for lifters
blue loctight
brake clean
antifreeze.

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Old 02-13-2008, 07:55 PM
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get some assembly lube to put on the cam...also i would get an arp crank bolt just nice to have incase u have to take it out again...
Old 02-13-2008, 07:59 PM
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your good to go.
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I didn't see the beer listed
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Get a new O ring for the oil pump pickup. An LS2 timing chain is a good upgrade for low $$. Ls1howto has a nice list:
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=23
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1. I agree with the ls2 timing chain
2. Beer should actually be number 1
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use engine oil on the cam not any assembly lube,no need for it.just extra crap inside your engine.
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yea sorry i for got about the chain i have the ls2 chain
and im gonna use oil to lube the cam
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dont forget to brakeclean all the threads of every hole and bolt, otherwise the loctite will not grab very well, and the cam could walk. Looks like youve got everything.




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