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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 05:13 AM
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Sounds like you got thru it Chad....sorry I'm 3,000 miles away & working 12+ hr days.

As for the technical discussion, all I can say is I've replaced about 10 cams in LS1s now. I can do it in ~8 hrs start to finish. And I STILL go see Ellis when I have a question. That tool is a MUST for the rear seal, but I've done the front seal without it & had no leaks. But if I had the choice I would use it....
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 09:40 AM
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What can I say. Looks like I can f..ing **** any one off!
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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What tool for the front cover??? I'm in the middle of my h/c swap right now and I've never used a tool on the front cover. I thought there was one for aliginng the whole shebang if you had the engine out fron rear and oil pan..??

I leave all the bolts loose until the pulley is seated then tighten up evenly... is this wrong?
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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Mark, no worries. Got the exhaust welded up today, got a chance to get on it. Wow what a difference. Accidentally hit the rev limiter twice. It sure winds much more freely now. I do not have my o2's plugged in yet and i'm sure it's in limp mode because of it but still goes better than before. I just need to extend my front o2's and adjust the steering linkage as it kinda binds on turns and tune. Other than that all went well.
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