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Old May 24, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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OK, this may sound dumb but I have never had to do this job. Can you replace the cam in an 80 Vette 350 without pulling or raising the motor? Thanks.
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OK, this may sound dumb but I have never had to do this job. Can you replace the cam in an 80 Vette 350 without pulling or raising the motor? Thanks.
yes
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Any tricks to it?
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Yes.
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Yes.


Get a book.
Hood off
Radiator out.
A/C condensor "adjusted"
I would drop the pan
So steering may need "loosening"
Manifold off
Mark hoses/parts with id and make sketch
Put at top dead center
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The yes was reply to original question. Several windows running at once here.

Remove radiator & loosen A/C condensor.
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