Cam change in car or out
07-01-2016, 09:22 PM
#22
Instructor
[QUOTE=tequilaboy;1561550619]It is also possible to do with the intake still installed with some creative use of pen magnets:
I did have to pull 1 motor mount bolt and jack the engine slightly for the cam to clear the cross-member, but it was not a problem at all.[/QUOTE
Left or right? driver's side or pass?
I did have to pull 1 motor mount bolt and jack the engine slightly for the cam to clear the cross-member, but it was not a problem at all.[/QUOTE
Left or right? driver's side or pass?
07-03-2016, 12:24 PM
#23
Instructor
Changed the cam in my 1990 once while it was in the car. After the cam change we pulled the heads to replace those too. Found a cracked piston, pulled the pan, and found several bad rod and main bearings. Had to pull the motor anyway after all that. 
Since the motor was out, turned it into a 383 and never looked back.
Since the motor was out, turned it into a 383 and never looked back.
07-04-2016, 02:53 PM
#24
Melting Slicks
did a cam swap, valve springs and seals in the car. not difficult but a series of finite steps most (all?) labor intensive; take your time and don't try to do too much at any one time and you'll be fine.
