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Cam Install
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Burning Brakes
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From: Artesia NM
Cam Install
Looking for some info on a cam install with the engine in the car and the heads still on. Used the search but didn't come up with anything. Would like to get some torque values also for the oil pump, cam gear, rockers, etc. Thanks.
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He did a head/cam swap but it'll have the torque values you're looking for:
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=1
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=1
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
He did a head/cam swap but it'll have the torque values you're looking for:
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=1
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=1
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Burning Brakes
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From: Artesia NM
Thank you all for your help. I'll let you know how it goes. Many new parts going on. New Mezierre electric water pump, 8-rib system, RPS Triple Carbon Clutch, valve springs, trunion upgrade, overdrive balancer etc.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Artesia NM
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St. Jude Donor '08
DO NOT FORGET to use HIGH STRENGTH Locktite on the CAM GEAR and CAM PLATE retainer bolts!!
Are you getting a timing chain damper?? Is your block factory drilled for the dampener???
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...in-damper.html
SUMMIT has a kit if the block isn't drilled that will fit.
BC
Are you getting a timing chain damper?? Is your block factory drilled for the dampener???
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...in-damper.html
SUMMIT has a kit if the block isn't drilled that will fit.
BC
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From: Anthony TX
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St. Jude Donor '08
YES IT CAN!! But, that process is normally beyond most peoples capability.
You have to get or make the template and EXACTLY locate the drill spots. If you are off one way or the other, the chain will always be hard against the dampener and wear it out prematurely.
Most people have it done when the engine is out and being rebuilt.
There have been a couple people who have done it in place but, it isn't something most people would undertake.
You have to get or make the template and EXACTLY locate the drill spots. If you are off one way or the other, the chain will always be hard against the dampener and wear it out prematurely.
Most people have it done when the engine is out and being rebuilt.
There have been a couple people who have done it in place but, it isn't something most people would undertake.