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Cam install: wish me luck!

Old Mar 1, 2008 | 06:21 AM
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get yourself a longer crankbolt too man.... makes the day a lot smoother.

also, make sure the pen magnets have a small head, dont get those fat headed monsters, they wont fit in the lifter holes. and make sure you use the magnets when compressing the springs....have them ready to catch those dumbass locks/keepers
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by sickREDsierra
get yourself a longer crankbolt too man.... makes the day a lot smoother.

also, make sure the pen magnets have a small head, dont get those fat headed monsters, they wont fit in the lifter holes. and make sure you use the magnets when compressing the springs....have them ready to catch those dumbass locks/keepers
You can use the longer bolt, or you can heat the inside of the balancer with a torch. That's what I did. Lube the snout of the crank and the balancer just slides on. Be careful you don't overheat it or you could damage the crank seal or the balancer. A little heat will do ya. Also, don't slide it on to far, make sure your belts will line up.
An air impact is the easiest way to get the balancer bolt loose, but you can do it with a breaker bar and strap wrench or flywheel holder. Also, when you rent the harmonic balancer puller, make sure to get the one for Chryslers. Trust me, it's the one you want. Works so well I bought one.

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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 06:49 AM
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its a simple install. just take your time and don't get frustrated. valve springs are the hardest part, auto zone tool isn't the best. longer pulley bolt and a torque wrench are must have. rockers torque is pretty critical.
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 06:56 AM
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forgot the most important tool, 12 pack miller lite. you might want some vasoline to help hold the valve locks on and locktite for all the bolts.
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by black4.8
forgot the most important tool, 12 pack miller lite. you might want some vasoline to help hold the valve locks on and locktite for all the bolts.
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you might also want to keep some of that vaseline for when you get done and fire it up. its gonna sound good enough to
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by chevyguy7802
Good luck with it! Make sure you get some video of it when you get r done!
WERD!
i've got the same cam only on a 112lsa and i want to hear what yours sounds like.
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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I noticed that in your parts list you have intake gaskets...you won't be needing those, there's no need to pull the intake

I'm looking forward to hearing how that cam is, I've been curious about Lunati, not too many guys using their cams. I know that they used to be good back in the day
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