94TAisfast

I've been looking into what kind of timing set to get for when I replace my cam. I was hoping to just use a Cloyes C3039 set, but since it's not even a roller setup, will it work? Or will it be on a clock til it fails from the extra stress of a large-ish cam(almost .600" at 235*)?

KW Baraka

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No.

Nice to have, but not a requirement.

KW

94TAisfast

Thank you, KW!

stevo9389

Also be aware a double roller means you can no longer use the factory mechanical water pump.

bowtienut

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The C3039 will be OK.
The Cloyes heavy duty single roller (has the large diameter pins; just as durable as the #3145 double roller) is #3157

94TAisfast

Thank you guys! I ordered it this morning, and I hope to have all the parts I need within the week. Only thing left should be pushrods, and I'm hoping to be up and running before the season really kicks off.

94TAisfast

I've gotten pretty far into the swap, and I've hit a wall for today. I got all of the oil pan bolts loose, and taken out the front 6 bolts. I can't seem to break the pan free. The p/o used what appears to be permatex black, and I don't want to damage the pan or the gasket trying to pry it off.

Is there a trick to getting the pan loose without going Rambo on it? I've tried taking a flathead and prying gently every inch or so along the pan and had no luck.

Is it possible to pull off the timing cover and then tap the pan loose from above? That would be much easier, but again I'm worried about damaging the seals as I barely have enough room to work as it is, and I'm not keen on replacing the pan on a lowered car in an 8' garage with no lift and two jack stands.