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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

Teutonic Speedra... Teutonic Speedracer View Member Profile	Jun 29 2006, 11:50 AM Post #2
LS1 Inside! / Toolbox / Mechanical Engineer Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,215 Joined: 5-February 04 From: NJ Member No.: 179	Having a very thin (either 13mm or 15mm wrench) for removing the power steering pump helps a lot (if you aren't going the route of pulling the pulley first). Also, don't forget to refer to LS1howto.com as well. If you do go the pen magnet route, make sure you check that all the magnets are securely seated in the pen. I did this a few years ago, and one magnet never made the "click" when I put it in. I spent hours trying to decide if the magnet was loose and fell in the motor or, if it was missing from the start. In the end I couldn't find the magnet and assumed it was missing from the start, and the motor did run fine with no problems for 3 years at the track.