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Jun 18, 2006 | 01:10 PM

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Melting Slicks

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Help cam install question

Im doing a cam head install and when I put the new cam in ir seems to have a little play in it front to back. I would have thought it should have no movement. Since this is my first install on a LS1 should there be any or does the timing chain gear and retention plate stop that. Is there something I should look for to make sure its in right or is it pretty plain except the timing marks? I still have it apart till I make 100% sure its right.

Jun 18, 2006 | 03:44 PM

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From: Ft. Wayne In

Yes, the retention plate & gear hold the cam in place. Use locktite
on the timing gear bolts so they don't work loose.

Jun 18, 2006 | 04:53 PM

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Thanks thats what I thought but as hard as it was to take the balancer off I didnt want to do that any time soon.

Jun 18, 2006 | 09:01 PM

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If you are changing the oil pump too, don't forget the little o-ring on the pick up tube. It is easy to lose, crimp and install wrong and you will have zero oil pressure.

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