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Jun 19, 2012 | 12:14 PM

GS023

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Cam pin

So I'm working on an LT1 with performance issues. Check out the cam pin in the picture. Only thing turning the distributor is the bolt heads. Distributor is able to turn a good bit when bolted down. Comments?

http://s517.photobucket.com/albums/u...urrent=cam.jpg

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Jun 19, 2012 | 12:47 PM

96GS#007

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Wow Joe! I'm impressed the engine was able to run. This is a classic example of someone forcing...really forcing...a later Opti into place.

It looks like with a LOT of patience and the right tool, there may be just enough of the pin poking out that you can grab it and extract it. I don't believe the pin is hardened, so another option may be to drill it out with progressively larger drill bits. If neither of those options work...out comes the cam

Jun 19, 2012 | 01:24 PM

GS023

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Thanks Jim. I will try to extract it first. This is actually a 94 Vette I'm working on. Just talked to the owner and he said he had it converted to a vented system some time back and it has not run right since. If memory serves me the earlier style uses the pin for the cam gear only?

Jun 19, 2012 | 01:35 PM

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You're memory is correct. The early style cars used the pin only for the cam. That guy ought to go back to whoever converted it and ask for some money back!

Btw...technically the cam doesn't need to come out. In theory, after you remove the timing cover, you can remove the cam gear and then extract the pin. You just need to be careful not to break the cam retainer.

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