Camshaft and lifters
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Camshaft and lifters
Does anyone have a recomendation for an easy way to take out lifters? Im using a flat head on the retaining clip, but that isnt going too well.. And I took the bolt holding the cam gear in, but how do I get the timing chain off, and pull out the camshaft? Thanks!
-Mike
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ORIGINAL: DSMtuner
Does anyone have a recomendation for an easy way to take out lifters? Im using a flat head on the retaining clip, but that isnt going too well.. And I took the bolt holding the cam gear in, but how do I get the timing chain off, and pull out the camshaft? Thanks!
-Mike
Does anyone have a recomendation for an easy way to take out lifters? Im using a flat head on the retaining clip, but that isnt going too well.. And I took the bolt holding the cam gear in, but how do I get the timing chain off, and pull out the camshaft? Thanks!
-Mike
EDIT: looking through I don't see one for '65...but you have the '72 engine right?
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RE: Camshaft and lifters
Rotate the crank, which will rotate the cam, which will lift each lifter in its turn so you can pull them out one at a time...
Both sprockets of the chain should be pulled off of their shafts at the same time as a set.
Then remove the cam retainer plate and install a long correct threaded screw into the camshaft to use as a holder to pull out the cam.
All of the above would be found a basic engine rebuilding manual, which you should invest in as advised above...
Both sprockets of the chain should be pulled off of their shafts at the same time as a set.
Then remove the cam retainer plate and install a long correct threaded screw into the camshaft to use as a holder to pull out the cam.
All of the above would be found a basic engine rebuilding manual, which you should invest in as advised above...
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Rotate the crank, which will rotate the cam, which will lift each lifter in its turn so you can pull them out one at a time...
Both sprockets of the chain should be pulled off of their shafts at the same time as a set.
Then remove the cam retainer plate and install a long correct threaded screw into the camshaft to use as a holder to pull out the cam.
All of the above would be found a basic engine rebuilding manual, which you should invest in as advised above...
Rotate the crank, which will rotate the cam, which will lift each lifter in its turn so you can pull them out one at a time...
Both sprockets of the chain should be pulled off of their shafts at the same time as a set.
Then remove the cam retainer plate and install a long correct threaded screw into the camshaft to use as a holder to pull out the cam.
All of the above would be found a basic engine rebuilding manual, which you should invest in as advised above...
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RE: Camshaft and lifters
I know I need a manual, but I wont get it for at least a week or two. I dont need to know tolerances or specs right now, im just tearing the engine down to the block so I can send the block and head in to get machined. I wish I had one of those manuals though!
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My suggestion for anyone is the shop manuals. The set I bought is a 5 volume set covering ENgine, chassis, wiring, maintenance and body. Well worth the $50-$60
EDIT: looking through I don't see one for '65...but you have the '72 engine right?
ORIGINAL: DSMtuner
Does anyone have a recomendation for an easy way to take out lifters? Im using a flat head on the retaining clip, but that isnt going too well.. And I took the bolt holding the cam gear in, but how do I get the timing chain off, and pull out the camshaft? Thanks!
-Mike
Does anyone have a recomendation for an easy way to take out lifters? Im using a flat head on the retaining clip, but that isnt going too well.. And I took the bolt holding the cam gear in, but how do I get the timing chain off, and pull out the camshaft? Thanks!
-Mike
My suggestion for anyone is the shop manuals. The set I bought is a 5 volume set covering ENgine, chassis, wiring, maintenance and body. Well worth the $50-$60
EDIT: looking through I don't see one for '65...but you have the '72 engine right?
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RE: Camshaft and lifters
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I know I need a manual, but I wont get it for at least a week or two. I dont need to know tolerances or specs right now, im just tearing the engine down to the block so I can send the block and head in to get machined. I wish I had one of those manuals though!
I know I need a manual, but I wont get it for at least a week or two. I dont need to know tolerances or specs right now, im just tearing the engine down to the block so I can send the block and head in to get machined. I wish I had one of those manuals though!
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Yes, but even in teardown there are some things to know. What order the Head bolts come out in so you don't warp the head, etc. I have The shop manuals plus the Small-block rebuilding book in my garage. I won't be cracking loose a single nut on the inside without reading first. Guess I'm just chicken.
ORIGINAL: DSMtuner
I know I need a manual, but I wont get it for at least a week or two. I dont need to know tolerances or specs right now, im just tearing the engine down to the block so I can send the block and head in to get machined. I wish I had one of those manuals though!
I know I need a manual, but I wont get it for at least a week or two. I dont need to know tolerances or specs right now, im just tearing the engine down to the block so I can send the block and head in to get machined. I wish I had one of those manuals though!
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I used a sharpie on ang part that I thought I might re-use. Even on parts im not, like pistons, lifters, bearing sleeves, ect. When in doubt, I mark the order and position. Plus, ive been taking digital pics of anything that I know i'll forget about, so I dont ever make the mistake of forgetting how stuff goes together, like I did with the brakes.
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