Let me know if you need any help with the cam and spring install.

 

im gonna be doing it in pendleton when i get back to california but feel free to drive down and help if you want lol

 

I have done it both ways... removing the trans and t-case together and doing it separately. Splitting the t-case and trans was much easier. The way the t-case hangs on the side of the trans makes it difficult to get out. I also removed the torsion bar cross member for extra space which helped. With 2 people it is a one full day job.

 

I take off the tcase from the trans first. There is enough room to get it out without taking out the tbar crossmember if you lift it slightly upward and pull straight back.

 

This is what I've done before. Just be careful and don't drop the trans case out of there on top of you. The thing is plenty heavy. I've had mine out and back in 3 or 4 time now with no bodily injury other than being a little sore in the morning.

 

almost done collecting parts, just need to get home now!
is there a difference between the v8 and v6 efans in the 98+ f bodies or can i pull either one and it'll work in my truck?

 

once i install the cam, do i need to adjust the rockers like i would in a gen 1 sbc? i read the cam install thread but it was for an f-body and didnt make any mention of turning the engine over to adjust the rockers and pushrods to the correct "tightness". do I need to tighten the rockers to proper torque specs?

 

the ls1howto website on installing a cam and springs for the LS1 is the way to do it on your 5.3l.

 

i think thats the site i saw but they made no mention of adjusting pushrods just torquing down the rockers

 

well as long as it has taken, it looks like the labor day weekend will be the break i get to install my parts