Cam installation tips. Anyone?
10-22-2014, 09:28 AM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Cam installation tips. Anyone?
Anybody got any suggestions or step by step tutorials on how to go about installing Cam and lifters in a 78 with an L82? Pictures would be great too!! I want to do this myself. Thanks!!
10-22-2014, 10:26 AM
#2
Drifting
There are plenty of SBC 'How-To' books available not to mention the factory GM shop manuals.
You should probably start there and then if you have any specific questions based on what you've read, the folks out here would be more than happy to assist.
10-22-2014, 11:10 AM
#4
Racer
Thread Starter
You're asking for a lot of information here-
There are plenty of SBC 'How-To' books available not to mention the factory GM shop manuals.
You should probably start there and then if you have any specific questions based on what you've read, the folks out here would be more than happy to assist.
There are plenty of SBC 'How-To' books available not to mention the factory GM shop manuals.
You should probably start there and then if you have any specific questions based on what you've read, the folks out here would be more than happy to assist.
The engine seems fine I'm going to be doing a top end swap Heads, cam, and lifters. Just trying to get a little more from it.
10-22-2014, 12:18 PM
#5
Melting Slicks
Here is a short list:
Drain all fluids.
Remove hood and radiator, unbolt condensor so it can be pushed forward. Remove AC compressor (You "may" be able to unbolt it and push it out of the way.)
Remove or unbolt power steering cylinder and power steering pump.
Remove fan, pulleys, belts, alternator.
Remove oil pan.
Remove timing cover. You will need a puller to remove the balancer.
Remove Intake manifold and Smog pump and distributor.
Unbolt exhaust manifolds and remove them.
Unbolt heads and remove. Remove lifters and pushrods first.
do a search for my L82 upgrade thread.
Unbolt timing sprocket from cam, remove timing chain. Reinstall cam sprocket and pull cam out. Hopefully you have enough room to clear the condensor...otherwise remove condensor.
Install is reverse of the above with a manual to check sequence and bolt torque.
do a search for my L82 upgrade thread
Drain all fluids.
Remove hood and radiator, unbolt condensor so it can be pushed forward. Remove AC compressor (You "may" be able to unbolt it and push it out of the way.)
Remove or unbolt power steering cylinder and power steering pump.
Remove fan, pulleys, belts, alternator.
Remove oil pan.
Remove timing cover. You will need a puller to remove the balancer.
Remove Intake manifold and Smog pump and distributor.
Unbolt exhaust manifolds and remove them.
Unbolt heads and remove. Remove lifters and pushrods first.
do a search for my L82 upgrade thread.
Unbolt timing sprocket from cam, remove timing chain. Reinstall cam sprocket and pull cam out. Hopefully you have enough room to clear the condensor...otherwise remove condensor.
Install is reverse of the above with a manual to check sequence and bolt torque.
do a search for my L82 upgrade thread
Last edited by DucatiDon; 10-22-2014 at 12:22 PM.
10-22-2014, 03:51 PM
#7
Melting Slicks
Taking it apart is easy. Cleaning, surfacing and reinstalling is the hard part.
What heads are you considering?
What heads are you considering?
10-22-2014, 05:14 PM
#8
Melting Slicks
What cam are you considering, are you fully understanding on how to degree it in or are you just going to install it straightup.This is a big job, best of luck will keep an eye on this thread.
Last edited by Grumpy 427; 10-22-2014 at 05:32 PM.
10-22-2014, 06:00 PM
#9
Le Mans Master
the important question is flat tappet or roller cam? if it is a flat tappet moly lube on the lobes and lifter bottom and side edges. oil with a good amount of zinc. good luck.
02-05-2015, 09:29 PM
#10
Pro
So there is enough clearance for a cam swap (350) without pulling the motor?
02-06-2015, 02:31 AM
#13
Drifting
Here is a short list:
Drain all fluids.
Remove hood and radiator, unbolt condensor so it can be pushed forward. Remove AC compressor (You "may" be able to unbolt it and push it out of the way.)
Remove or unbolt power steering cylinder and power steering pump.
Remove fan, pulleys, belts, alternator.
Remove oil pan.
Remove timing cover. You will need a puller to remove the balancer.
Remove Intake manifold and Smog pump and distributor.
Unbolt exhaust manifolds and remove them.
Unbolt heads and remove. Remove lifters and pushrods first.
do a search for my L82 upgrade thread.
Unbolt timing sprocket from cam, remove timing chain. Reinstall cam sprocket and pull cam out. Hopefully you have enough room to clear the condensor...otherwise remove condensor.
Install is reverse of the above with a manual to check sequence and bolt torque.
do a search for my L82 upgrade thread
Drain all fluids.
Remove hood and radiator, unbolt condensor so it can be pushed forward. Remove AC compressor (You "may" be able to unbolt it and push it out of the way.)
Remove or unbolt power steering cylinder and power steering pump.
Remove fan, pulleys, belts, alternator.
Remove oil pan.
Remove timing cover. You will need a puller to remove the balancer.
Remove Intake manifold and Smog pump and distributor.
Unbolt exhaust manifolds and remove them.
Unbolt heads and remove. Remove lifters and pushrods first.
do a search for my L82 upgrade thread.
Unbolt timing sprocket from cam, remove timing chain. Reinstall cam sprocket and pull cam out. Hopefully you have enough room to clear the condensor...otherwise remove condensor.
Install is reverse of the above with a manual to check sequence and bolt torque.
do a search for my L82 upgrade thread
02-06-2015, 08:06 AM
#14
Race Director
02-06-2015, 08:39 AM
#15
Melting Slicks
This tool helps alot when installing , if you have room for it.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-900134
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-900134
02-06-2015, 03:36 PM
#16
Pro
This tool helps alot when installing , if you have room for it.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-900134
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-900134
Thanks for the reply. Now off to Summit to get a cam.
02-08-2015, 11:42 AM
#17
Drifting
