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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 04:40 PM
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Default Camshaft Puller?
I think I read a thread a while back that said something about a camshaft puller do they exist?
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 02:39 AM
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I believe it was just a handle that 3 openings for the camshaft screws. Then you would use it to install or take out your camshaft.
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Most people I know (including myself) just thread a water pump bolt into the cam and use that as a handle
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Most people I know (including myself) just thread a water pump bolt into the cam and use that as a handle
That's what I hear most people do, but I want to make a bet with a bud that they exist for 20$
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home depot has threaded rods for a few bucks. Its in the hardware section
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well they are called "cam handles" jegs, summit, lots of places have them..they are just a plastic handle with a spot to run bolts throuh so you can hold the cam up..
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Originally Posted by Brains
Most people I know (including myself) just thread a water pump bolt into the cam and use that as a handle
nice, that's what I did. I'm glad others have figured that out. waste of money to buy a camshaft handle.
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