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installing new cam #985922
05/04/11 07:45 AM
05/04/11 07:45 AM
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have done other cams before but not a 360
my worry is the oil pump drive gear that feeds off the cam shaft.
Is there any problem with the oil pump drive gears falling down or moved out of place when i pull the old bump stick out? Also is there anything I need to know when installing my new voodoo cam back in other than not using a lot of force as to dislodge the rear cam bearing

Re: installing new cam [Re: mikepar] #985923
05/04/11 08:54 AM
05/04/11 08:54 AM
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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The drive gear comes out just like a BB.Nothing will fall out.Check the cam bearings before installing the new cam.Rocky


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Re: installing new cam [Re: mikepar] #985924
05/05/11 05:00 AM
05/05/11 05:00 AM
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To remove the old cam, you have to remove the timing cover, the distributor, intake manifold and the valve covers. The distributor/oil pump drive comes up and out. Remove the rocker shafts, then the pushrods. Next pull the lifters. The timing chain and gears come off, then you pull the cam retainer plate and slide the old cam out.
You may be fully aware of the following, but I feel the need to pass the info along: USE PLENTY OF CAM LUBE during assembly. ALWAYS use new lifters on a new cam unless you are using roller lifters. USE proper oil with a high content of ZINC. Test your distributor for spark before trying to start engine. This is easily done: with the distributor out of the engine, Attach one spark plug wire to a spare spark plug NOT in the engine. Turn the ignition switch to RUN. spin the distributor shaft and watch for spark at the plug. If you get a ZAP, you should be good to go.
It is extremely important for the engine to start immediately. The cam lube gets worn off of the lobes and lifters in as little as 5 revolutions! From there it is metal to metal and the cam and lifters can fail soon thereafter.
Good luck.

Re: installing new cam [Re: Kern Dog] #985925
05/05/11 08:42 AM
05/05/11 08:42 AM
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thanks guys.ya i was thinkin this thing needs to fire up right away







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