E- cam install

[WayFast84]

Im just using this thread as a walkthrough to help me with my cam install. If you can, PLZ explain what to do next.




The balancer isnt matching up to the timing tab, whats my next step?

[johnjzjz]

you don't have the pullers and installers for the balancer thats #1

it would be in your best interest to remove the oil pan as well and clean it - it will make putting the timing cover back on a lot easier and gluing it up so nothing leaks --#2

caution if you are not very carefully taking the cam out it will scratch the cams bearings it ( the cam ) has to be rotated as its removed - the lobes on it will scratch the bearings going out as well as going in - they make a tool for that as well ( holding the cam so it can be easily removed ) a 3 inch long 5/16 - 18 bolt will also do the job #3

i also would change the oil pump but for sure you must check the oil pump drive shaft it has a plastic retainer on it and they are always broken ( heat mostly causes it ) but you want it to be their it keeps the shaft from chaffing the slot in the pump #4

and for sure you have no way to check the cam you bought to see if it is on spec ( degreeing it ) i guess is out of the question -- #5

you can rent the tools for the removal its a 3 slotted hole looking thing first as you will need time to clean all that you remove first before installing so only rent the take off for now -- #6

once you have the balancer off look at the spot the seal rides on if its a high milage motor it will have a gruve worn in it if so the make a gasket kit that comes with a repair cone that installs to fix it instead of buying a new balancer -- good luck -- jz

[BonzoHansen]

Is that sitting on the pan??? You aren't jacking/supporting that thing by the balancer, are you? Spring $35 for an engine stand, or borrow one from someone. Correct tools FTW.

I know UBG offered to help you, and I think some others did too. Take them up on it. You will be glad you did. Don't rush it & screw up, trust me. Been there, done that, learn from other's mistakes.

And everything JZJ just said makes 150% sense.

[Fast92RS]

I agree... First thing get an engine stand and clean the block up first. Then start removing everything.

[WayFast84]

Its not the stand im having trouble getting, its the lift to put the engine on the stand.

[BonzoHansen]

Do you have a stand (and bolts)? I'm sure someone can come up with a hoist & help you.

[WildBillyT]

If you can't afford a stand you might be able to work on a cradle. Make one out of wood if you have to. Don't set an engine on an oil pan you plan to use.