Cam change
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From: Darwin, Australia NT
Cam change
I want to tame down my 533 Gen6 with cast timing cover 1970. I have a smaller hyd roller in the shed ready to go.
How hard is this to do with the engine in the car. Obviously hood off, radiator out, setup on TDC etc.
Can I leave the sump on and just get the cast timing cover off. I think I put silicon sealant between 1 piece sump gasket and the timing cover after leaks in the past.
How hard is this to do with the engine in the car. Obviously hood off, radiator out, setup on TDC etc.
Can I leave the sump on and just get the cast timing cover off. I think I put silicon sealant between 1 piece sump gasket and the timing cover after leaks in the past.
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From: Arvada CO
I want to tame down my 533 Gen6 with cast timing cover 1970. I have a smaller hyd roller in the shed ready to go.
How hard is this to do with the engine in the car. Obviously hood off, radiator out, setup on TDC etc.
Can I leave the sump on and just get the cast timing cover off. I think I put silicon sealant between 1 piece sump gasket and the timing cover after leaks in the past.
How hard is this to do with the engine in the car. Obviously hood off, radiator out, setup on TDC etc.
Can I leave the sump on and just get the cast timing cover off. I think I put silicon sealant between 1 piece sump gasket and the timing cover after leaks in the past.
I lived in Perth for a couple of years and spent some time up in the Pilbara and Katherine. Love WA and the NT! Cheers.
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From: Kansas
I want to tame down my 533 Gen6 with cast timing cover 1970. I have a smaller hyd roller in the shed ready to go.
How hard is this to do with the engine in the car. Obviously hood off, radiator out, setup on TDC etc.
Can I leave the sump on and just get the cast timing cover off. I think I put silicon sealant between 1 piece sump gasket and the timing cover after leaks in the past.
How hard is this to do with the engine in the car. Obviously hood off, radiator out, setup on TDC etc.
Can I leave the sump on and just get the cast timing cover off. I think I put silicon sealant between 1 piece sump gasket and the timing cover after leaks in the past.
Or you can just lift the engine partially to get easier access. It sounds harder but it's the better option.
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Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Tampa, Florida
I don't think its that hard. At one time or another I've removed everything you need to remove for a cam change except the cam itself. My garage ceiling isn't high enough for an engine hoist...sometimes you have to make do with what you have!!
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