TOOL LIST (So far) For Cam/Head/Intake
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Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2000
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From: Boston, MA
Ok, here is the list of tools only you guys have come up with that I will need.
This does not include things like gaskets, lubes, cleaners, wire ties, etc etc....
<UL TYPE=SQUARE><LI>16mm Line Wrench<LI>Balancer Puller/Installer<LI>Big f'in hammer (Have)<LI>Cam Install Tool<LI>Crank Snout<LI>Cutting Discs for Die Grinder (Have)<LI>Degree Wheel & Pointer<LI>Fuel Line Quick Disconnect<LI>Gear Puller<LI>Pushrod Length Checker (Have)<LI>Rubber Nipples for Fuel Lines<LI>Scribe (Have)<LI>Sockets/Wrenches (Metric & SAE)(Have)<LI>Tap Set (Have)<LI>TDC Locator<LI>Thread Chaser (Have)<LI>Timing Light (Have)<LI>Torx Bit/Socket Set (Have)
</UL>
I'm pretty sure we have a gear puller, but I know I don't have a balancer puller/installer for a SBC at my house.
What are we missing, I'm sure I forgot to put something on there.
This does not include things like gaskets, lubes, cleaners, wire ties, etc etc....
<UL TYPE=SQUARE><LI>16mm Line Wrench<LI>Balancer Puller/Installer<LI>Big f'in hammer (Have)<LI>Cam Install Tool<LI>Crank Snout<LI>Cutting Discs for Die Grinder (Have)<LI>Degree Wheel & Pointer<LI>Fuel Line Quick Disconnect<LI>Gear Puller<LI>Pushrod Length Checker (Have)<LI>Rubber Nipples for Fuel Lines<LI>Scribe (Have)<LI>Sockets/Wrenches (Metric & SAE)(Have)<LI>Tap Set (Have)<LI>TDC Locator<LI>Thread Chaser (Have)<LI>Timing Light (Have)<LI>Torx Bit/Socket Set (Have)
</UL>
I'm pretty sure we have a gear puller, but I know I don't have a balancer puller/installer for a SBC at my house.
What are we missing, I'm sure I forgot to put something on there.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: Windham, NH
Torque wrenches? Ft./Lbs. & Inch/Lbs.
Oil pump priming tool
GOOD straight edge (to check pushrods & timing chain alignment)
Long Bolts to screw into cam to help install in block
Scotch Brite Pads (maroon colored) GREAT for cleaning gasket surfaces
By the way, a 5/8" Line wrench is the same size as a 16mm Line wrench
Oil pump priming tool
GOOD straight edge (to check pushrods & timing chain alignment)
Long Bolts to screw into cam to help install in block
Scotch Brite Pads (maroon colored) GREAT for cleaning gasket surfaces
By the way, a 5/8" Line wrench is the same size as a 16mm Line wrench
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: waukesha, wi usa
Scorp
Just a word of advice. A dumb move on my part when I updated mine, when you pull the harmonic make sure that you have the crank bolt losely on the snout. I tried to pull the harmonic with no bolt and the center piece of the puller crushed the tips of the crank's threads. This put me back a few days since I had to retap the threads. Fortunately, not much damage.
Also try to do this job during the mild months. I did mine during Jan-Mar in Wisconsin. Just had a torpedo heater in my garage. Feet were freezing and the CO probably wasnt very healthy either. But that's why I brought my dog in garage with me. I figured that the canary passing out worked for coal miners that when my Golden passed out it was time to get a beer.
Good Luck
Just a word of advice. A dumb move on my part when I updated mine, when you pull the harmonic make sure that you have the crank bolt losely on the snout. I tried to pull the harmonic with no bolt and the center piece of the puller crushed the tips of the crank's threads. This put me back a few days since I had to retap the threads. Fortunately, not much damage.
Also try to do this job during the mild months. I did mine during Jan-Mar in Wisconsin. Just had a torpedo heater in my garage. Feet were freezing and the CO probably wasnt very healthy either. But that's why I brought my dog in garage with me. I figured that the canary passing out worked for coal miners that when my Golden passed out it was time to get a beer.
Good Luck
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From: Boston, MA
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From: Merritt Ils Fl
Now I know what my wife's dog is good for.
Scorp, have plenty of cheap paper towels and a can or two of brake cleaner. Also have some type of lint free wipes. You will need some type of assembly lube for the cam and lifters.
Scorp, have plenty of cheap paper towels and a can or two of brake cleaner. Also have some type of lint free wipes. You will need some type of assembly lube for the cam and lifters.
Pro
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From: Linthicum, Maryland
Originally Posted by Muffin
Now I know what my wife's dog is good for.
Scorp, have plenty of cheap paper towels and a can or two of brake cleaner. Also have some type of lint free wipes. You will need some type of assembly lube for the cam and lifters. [/color]
Scorp, have plenty of cheap paper towels and a can or two of brake cleaner. Also have some type of lint free wipes. You will need some type of assembly lube for the cam and lifters. [/color]
Ray
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