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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 12:08 PM
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Im trying to remove the cam in my 95 lt1 and it appears as if the cam i caught on something when i try to pull it out. it comes out about an inch and it gets caught. anybody have suggestions?
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 12:17 PM
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All the lifters out?
Not sure if this may sound dumb to you or not, however the cam doesn't slide out effortlessly. You have to fandangle it through the bearing journals while being as gentle as possible so you don't damage a bearing. If you don't have them already, get three 3" bolts that fasten onto the camshaft nose for leverage when you first start pulling the cam.
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All the lifters out?
Not sure if this may sound dumb to you or not, however the cam doesn't slide out effortlessly. You have to fandangle it through the bearing journals while being as gentle as possible so you don't damage a bearing. If you don't have them already, get three 3" bolts that fasten onto the camshaft nose for leverage when you first start pulling the cam.
lifters are all out. i have the three bolts at the end of the cam and i try to slide it out and it sounds as if its knocking against something. i dont want to pull too hard as im worried about damaging the bearings.
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 12:42 PM
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oil pump drive gear out?
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if thats the thing with the hole at the back of the lifter gallery, then no its still on.
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ok, i just took off the oil pump drive gear and it slid right out! thanks man!
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fa sho.
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