| Re: LT1 Cam Install Help Needed?? |
Subject: Re: LT1 Cam Install Help Needed?? by rickreeves1 on 2009/2/25 2:27:12 Today I reinstalled the timing gears and chain. I heated the crank gear as recommended and then put the old gear and a 1.75" pipe coupler behind it. I then used a socket extension with a big socket that I was able to hammer with a small maul from in front the cross frame. So... Socket extension, big socket, flat piece of metal with handle, pipe coupler, and old gear all lined up seemed to work pretty well. :lol: I think a big socket with the right length extension would have probably worked great. Is the cam retaining plate screw supposed to be that close to my Cloyes timing gear? It spins but it's damn close. I opened up my old original opti today and I was surprised how well it help up for 118k miles and 13 years. I also pulled all the spark plugs and started to remove the first spring. That's when I found out you were correct. The overhead compressor does not work on dual valve springs. At that point I drove about an hour away to pick up the correct spring compressor tool. They also had a micrometer and shims. There goes another $190. They only had the expensive $100 Morel compressor in stock. :crazy: At least I can now get the correct pushrods ordered tomorrow. That is once I figure out how to measure with the pushrod length checker I bought.? Anyone? Also how do I use the micrometer? It looks like I have to put both ends where the spring goes then unscrew until the keepers lock in on the valve. Does that sound correct? I bought various size screws as recommended to reinstall the hub but how do I keep the crank from spinnig while tightening? I used an iron brick underneath the hub when removing to keep it from spinning. I really dont want to take anything else apart. Thanks Todays pictures... [IMG]http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j319/rickreeves1/Cloyes_Timing_Chain_1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j319/rickreeves1/Cloyes_Timing_Chain_2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j319/rickreeves1/Original_Opti_3.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j319/rickreeves1/Original_Opti_2.jpg[/IMG] |
