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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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Default thumper cams

does anybody have directions or instructions on how to install these? or do these cams come with instructions?
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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hey big marc, here is a link to the cam
swap itself:

https://mustangforums.com/forum/4-6l...ion-guide.html


and if you are going with phaser limiters, here is the
link for that:

http://www.compcams.com/Technical/In.../COMP4-119.pdf


if you are going with phaser lockouts, we'll need to find an
online guide for you.
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 10:17 PM
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will i have to mess with a spring compressor? i didnt think these cams needed spring work. and yes i will be using the phaser limiters.
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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and would auto zone have these special tools for rent??
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 10:28 PM
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well if you want to do it fords way, you
do use a spring compressor.

can you do a cam swap without one, sure
but i personally wouldn't do it that way.
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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hmmm ok, i kinda know some of the guys at the ford delership back in the shop, i will see if i can borrow some of there tools. i might even see if the guys could help me out.
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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pm sent regarding the tools
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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and the spring compressor is only for removing the rockers right?
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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i just did a member search and couldn't find that guy.
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 11:37 PM
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try Anthony05GT it might be case sensitive



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