Install and Break In Procedures for New Camshaft Help

Install and Break In Procedures for New Camshaft Help

My apologies. I somehow thought we were talkin about a big block.

Then by all means the correct way is to remove the oil pan first and then remove the timing cover. Failure to do it that way will probably result in a leak. I am sure plenty of forum heros will say "I've removed just the timing cover for 100 years, blah blah blah", but the correct way to assure you will have no leaks is to remove the oil pan first and replace it last. Take the time and do it by the book and you will have no leaks.

Yes the 901 springs are the correct small block spring. The 911 I quoted is the big block version.

No worries about the timing chain oiling tab. You can get a nice inexpensive kit from Summit that has all that stuff in it. Durabond is the brand name. Also, take the upper passenger side bolt that holds the cam thrust plate on and drill a 1/8 hole all the way through it length wise. This will allow even more oil to drain out of the intake valley and oil the timing chain even more.

JoesEdge said
Rusty, thanks for the advice! You were close on the springs. It's actually 901 single spring with damper spring.

Understood on the Oil Slinger. That goes in front of the timing chain on the crank, and from what I understand the dish faces forward so that it does not interfere with the chain.

I'm a little worried about timing chain oiling. My engine is missing the chain oil tab in the attached picture. I also don't know if I have the bolt with the oil hole through it since I haven't pulled the timing chain off yet.

I do plan on degreeing the new cam, I'm actually ordering a new crank socket (ProForm Socket was poor fit) along with the springs to aid in this. I printed out a 7" degree wheel since I found out the 11" Summit wheel hits the K-member.

I'm reusing the timing chain since it feels tight and looks good, but almost considering going with a new Comp Cams double roller chain to play it safe.

What I'd like to do this weekend is pull one of my dual springs off so I can inspect the valve seal, but I need a tool for that. I'm considering making my own. That should be a fun project right there.

What's the procedure for the crank seal that goes on the timing chain cover?

Thanks!