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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 07:25 AM
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Does anyone know where I could get step by step directions and parts needed to install a roller cam in a flat tappit motor? What I'm looking for is how to set the cam button, cam end play, what thrust washer to use, ect. The car is an 86E auto.
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Roger,

Contact Durango_Boy,

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/member.php?u=225543

...he hangs in the C3 Section and has posted numerous times on how to convert non-roller engines to roller. He has a list of all the components you will need (mostly GM) and all the machining necessary to make it work.

All for much less than you might expect.

Good luck... GUSTO
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Roger,

Contact Durango_Boy,

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/member.php?u=225543

...he hangs in the C3 Section and has posted numerous times on how to convert non-roller engines to roller. He has a list of all the components you will need (mostly GM) and all the machining necessary to make it work.

All for much less than you might expect.

Good luck... GUSTO
Thanks, I'll give it a try.
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