Moparts

Cam swap 72 Satellite engine in car q

Posted By: 440sat72

Cam swap 72 Satellite engine in car q - 04/01/12 10:02 AM

Hi

I want to swap the cam on my 72 Satellite, with the 440 still in the engine bay. Is it possible or will there be clearance problems with the radiator support?

thanks, Michail
Posted By: DaytonaTurbo

Re: Cam swap 72 Satellite engine in car q - 04/01/12 10:30 AM

The rad support shouldn't be in the way at all, but the rad, grill, front bumper and hood latch might.
Posted By: DANA60

Re: Cam swap 72 Satellite engine in car q - 04/01/12 02:28 PM

Rad must come out. There maybe just enough room to squeak it by the front valance support and the grill maybe just far enough away. Take your time.

Attached picture 7145931-IMG_3514_1_1.JPG
Posted By: 440sat72

Re: Cam swap 72 Satellite engine in car q - 04/02/12 01:02 AM

Quote:

Rad must come out. There maybe just enough room to squeak it by the front valance support and the grill maybe just far enough away. Take your time.



I will take out the rad and the grill but it looks like the valance support might be the problem ... I hoped that someone here had done that kind of swap and could tell me if I am heading for trouble
Posted By: buildanother

Re: Cam swap 72 Satellite engine in car q - 04/02/12 01:10 AM

Once the first 4 journals are out, then you can do some careful tilting to help clearing the annoying sheet metal at front.
Posted By: Clanton

Re: Cam swap 72 Satellite engine in car q - 04/02/12 03:08 AM

i did the cam in my 69 satellite so i think you can also getting past the support and had enough room before the grill.the cam is like 24" long so measure in front of the engine from the timing cover.
Posted By: 440sat72

Re: Cam swap 72 Satellite engine in car q - 04/02/12 12:17 PM

Quote:

Once the first 4 journals are out, then you can do some careful tilting to help clearing the annoying sheet metal at front.



With tilting you mean tilting the engine?
Posted By: buildanother

Re: Cam swap 72 Satellite engine in car q - 04/02/12 12:55 PM

No, I mean you can tilt the cam slightly-carefully because the rearmost journal is much smaller than rest of the journals.
Posted By: CYACOP

Re: Cam swap 72 Satellite engine in car q - 04/05/12 04:06 AM

Radiator support wont be a problem. Just pull the radiator and youre there. Ive done it on a 71 RR 2 times with no concerns
© 2024 Moparts Forums