cam bearings

[scampy72]

hey guys,

i was wondering how hard it is to remove and install cam bearings on my engine (440)

is this something extremely hard to do? or can i do it myself? i know i need a tool but im pretty sure that i can rent one from a tool place by me.

any help would be great, and if you know any good article or videos it would be a huge help.

i would like to learn how to do it.

and finally is the install tool the same as the removal tool?

thanks

marc

 

[RustyRatRod]

Here is a How To I did on just that on the B body site. Although the block is a 383, the procedure is the same.

http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/showthread.php?38645-How-To-Install-Camshaft-Bearings

 

[67Dart273]

Not that hard to do but you DO need the proper tool. Lisle used to make a nice one.

 

[txstang84]

Great tutorial Rob...this tool would pay for itself in three engine builds if I were still back in Abilene.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Thanks. Yes it would. I like tools though and if I only ever use something once and never again, I'll usually buy it unless it costs a bajillion dollars.

 

[txstang84]

Indeed-that's the beauty of tools though...just because they're designed for a particular purpose, they can often be reasonably used for other apps.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Aint forgot about yer backin plates either.

 

[scampy72]

thanks!