double roller - cam retainer bolt interference - LT1

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Jan 8, 2019 | 05:05 PM

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double roller - cam retainer bolt interference - LT1

Collecting parts for a cam swap - pretty much everything but the cam which I’ll buy at time of swap though have a good idea what I want already.

Already run a Meziere electric WP, have collected a vented Opti and a 95 timing cover. Plan is to go double roller. I was about to buy a Cloyes 9-3145 as it seems some have used it with success but also found in my research that it may interfere with the 2 bolts for the cam retainer. Is that true? 1994 should that matter.

Jan 8, 2019 | 07:15 PM

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I've been running the Cloyes 9-3145 in my 1994 LT1 for 10+ years without issue.

FYI: Some have had to clearance the inside of the timing cover to make it work.

Jan 9, 2019 | 07:56 AM

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Sounds good, knew some have to clearance the cover but was hoping the cam retainer bolts wouldn’t need to be filed down as well

Jan 9, 2019 | 11:11 AM

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The stock button head Torx bolts that secure the thrust plate to the block will be fine. I've never had them hit the back of a cam sprocket and I've built a ton of these engines.
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Jan 9, 2019 | 03:45 PM

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In my research I had come across this thread which is much of where my question came from. That said, seems like many LT1s running this set without issue.

old thread:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...onversion.html

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