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I'm getting ready to do a cam swap in the next month or so and would like to know who the Cleveland/Ohio has done this before that wouldn't mind helping or sharing some insights.

I've look over the Install University Article on this, and it doesn't sound too bad. But if history is a guide usually their time estimation for completion are way off. Usually because the is some stubborn bolt or bracket that they fail to account time for.

I think I got everything I need here is the list so far:

TSP 231/237 598/595 LSA114 Camshaft
Rollmaster Double 7 way Key adjustable Timing Chain
Trick Flow 7.4" 5/16 Chromemolly Pushrods
Patriot Performance Dual Springs and Ti Retainers
TSP Ported Oil pump
Valve Cover Gasket
Timing Cover Gasket
ASP Underdrive pulley (Alternator Pulley and Belts)
Balancer Bolt
6 quarts of Oil

Am I missing anything? How much time can time can I expect it to take (not rushing through it of course) Also what additional tools I will need to get?
Balancer puller, Spring compressor, 16 pen magnets, Socket sets and wrenches. Anything else missing?

Thanks,
Alexander

I'm looking into doing this sometime mid next month, God willing, so I still got time to get any mising parts.

This post has been edited by killer_bluebird: Jun 29 2006, 08:48 AM

killer_bluebird View Member Profile	Jun 29 2006, 08:44 AM Post #1
Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 471 Joined: 13-December 05 From: North Olmsted, OH Member No.: 1,010	I'm getting ready to do a cam swap in the next month or so and would like to know who the Cleveland/Ohio has done this before that wouldn't mind helping or sharing some insights. I've look over the Install University Article on this, and it doesn't sound too bad. But if history is a guide usually their time estimation for completion are way off. Usually because the is some stubborn bolt or bracket that they fail to account time for. I think I got everything I need here is the list so far: TSP 231/237 598/595 LSA114 Camshaft Rollmaster Double 7 way Key adjustable Timing Chain Trick Flow 7.4" 5/16 Chromemolly Pushrods Patriot Performance Dual Springs and Ti Retainers TSP Ported Oil pump Valve Cover Gasket Timing Cover Gasket ASP Underdrive pulley (Alternator Pulley and Belts) Balancer Bolt 6 quarts of Oil Am I missing anything? How much time can time can I expect it to take (not rushing through it of course) Also what additional tools I will need to get? Balancer puller, Spring compressor, 16 pen magnets, Socket sets and wrenches. Anything else missing? Thanks, Alexander I'm looking into doing this sometime mid next month, God willing, so I still got time to get any mising parts. This post has been edited by killer_bluebird: Jun 29 2006, 08:48 AM

mitchntx View Member Profile	Jun 29 2006, 11:11 AM Post #2
Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4	QUOTE (killer_bluebird @ Jun 29 2006, 03:44 AM) sharing some insights. [*]TSP Ported Oil pump That is the hardest part. Make for DAMN sure you get the P/U tube O-Ring out of the old oil pump (or just get a new one) and onto the P/U tube before you reinstall. Lots of folks have to go back into their motor and redo this when their oil pressure is scarey low and they see the O-Ring sitting in the old oil pump on the workbench. Of 1/2 dozen or so I've done, I've never had a problem with the plastic keepers holding the lifters up enough to get the cam shaft out and the new one in. However, I did have the new one lubed and ready to go so that when the old one came out, the new one went in immediately. Use the water pump bolts screwed into the end of the camshaft as a handle.