cam bearings
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cam bearings
hey i'm putting together an engine for my 89 1500 and i've never messed with cam bearings but these need to be replaced definately. i got all the plugs out and i used a blunt punch to get the old ones out im pretty sure i can find a way to get the rest of them out but i was wondering if there is an easier way....also how would you install the new ones!oh yes and one more question. does GM label their rods and rod caps and pistons because im having real hard time finding numbers on them
thanks everyone u guys are extremely helpful!!!
roman
thanks everyone u guys are extremely helpful!!!
roman
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RE: cam bearings
You must use a cam bearing install tool otherwise you will have big problems..take the block to a machine shop and have it done. If you want to learn how ask to watch how it's done. Itusually only cost $20-$30.
seriously don't try this... incorrectl;y installed cam bearings can screw up the oil flow to the cam and the rest of the motor and can kill a motor...spend the fee $
rods and caps may not always be numbered, howevr it is absoulutly important to keep the rod and the cap together as a pair.. you can us a center punch to put dots on the rods and cap or invest in a number stamp set.. either way mark the pair somehow..
Greg
seriously don't try this... incorrectl;y installed cam bearings can screw up the oil flow to the cam and the rest of the motor and can kill a motor...spend the fee $
rods and caps may not always be numbered, howevr it is absoulutly important to keep the rod and the cap together as a pair.. you can us a center punch to put dots on the rods and cap or invest in a number stamp set.. either way mark the pair somehow..
Greg
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