Is installing a camshaft easy?

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  1. Positively Ralf

    Positively Ralf Here and There

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    To me it just seems like a normal metal rod that you can just drop in and align or is there more to it?
     
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    Boosha Built to run hard

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    use plenty of assembly lube,and NEW lifters!might as well replace the chain and gears since your there.just line up the marks per instructions.
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Installing a cam is easey, setting it up properly takes some finesse.Do some reading/research before you tear into one.Its not rocket science, just need to be carfull and pay close attention when setting it all up. Good luck!!!
     
  4. Positively Ralf

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    will having to use assembly lube apply to a Six banger? Cause I've seen camshaft installations for v8s and they seem to say you need it specifically for those engines but I wouldn't know about the sixes though.
     
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    Use assy lube with any flat tappet (non roller) cam and lifters. Be generous with the stuff too...
     
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    pil1sbury MavBoy living life

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    ya its very easy it took me like 30 mins and because i had to run to the stor first. clean it off first to make shure no dirt on it then lube it up slip it in
     
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    Why do you think it needs a cam???
     
  8. Positively Ralf

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    I'm not saying my six needs one. But when I take off the head for a rebuild and 2bbl conversion, may as well put a better cam in there for better breathing. But of course, I'm still pondering about it.
     
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    I agree, while you are doing that mod, might as well put a cam in to make you happy. It is not rocket science, and a chiltons, or motors manual can give you enough info to get you thru it. Good luck.
     
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    shouldn't you put new bearings in it to or you don't have to ??

    and to put new bearings in you have to pull the motor ??
     

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