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Oct 1, 2009 | 09:56 PM

383tpimachine

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Cam swap help

I need to know if I can pull a cam out of the block without pulling the radiator?

Im going from a stock 85 flat tappet to a comp cam HR
Everything will be out of the way but want to know if pulling the rad is necessary. if it is It will be flushed thoroughly either way.

Oct 1, 2009 | 10:02 PM

rodj

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I need to know if I can pull a cam out of the block without pulling the radiator? .

Not in one piece , with 9" grinder maybe

Block to radiator 16" (shroud removed )
Cam 22" long and can only come straight out

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Oct 1, 2009 | 10:04 PM

jimg's'93

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You either pull the engine or the radiator...your choice! (And either way you're draining the coolant.)

Oct 1, 2009 | 10:06 PM

383tpimachine

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You either pull the engine or the radiator...your choice! (And either way you're draining the coolant.)

cool cool
thanks guys
can always count on CF

but the question is can I install my NEW cam in two pieces?

Oct 1, 2009 | 10:09 PM

rodj

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but the question is can I install my NEW cam in two pieces?

Might work like those new variable timing cams; shut down four cyl for economy

Oct 1, 2009 | 10:13 PM

383tpimachine

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Might work like those new variable timing cams; shut down four cyl for economy

1-4 lol
I would have myself a v4 and one screwed up engine.

Time to pull the accessories off my vette
thanks again guys

Oct 1, 2009 | 10:54 PM

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I need to know if I can pull a cam out of the block without pulling the radiator?

I did in my 92.

'course, the engine was not in the car at the time...

Oct 1, 2009 | 10:56 PM

Calderone

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Not in one piece , with 9" grinder maybe

Block to radiator 16" (shroud removed )
Cam 22" long and can only come straight out

Should i have to lift the engine a bit for angle ?

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Oct 1, 2009 | 10:58 PM

reoch999

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but the question is can I install my NEW cam in two pieces?

Depends how good you are at welding.

Good luck, and have fun!

Oct 1, 2009 | 11:02 PM

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383tpimachine

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hmmm to buy a bigger radiator now or later......

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