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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: mcb82gt on September 01, 2009, 08:19:29 AM

Title: quick and easy, motor disassembly question
Post by: mcb82gt on September 01, 2009, 08:19:29 AM
When taking the valvetrain out for a cam swap, do the pushrods, lifters and rocker arms have to go back in the same posistion/valve as they were prior?  :hick:
Title: quick and easy, motor disassembly question
Post by: tbirdsps on September 01, 2009, 10:58:11 AM
Yes.  But, make sure there's no wear on either the pushrods or the lifters.  You are talking stock replacement cam, right?
Title: quick and easy, motor disassembly question
Post by: mcb82gt on September 01, 2009, 12:14:54 PM
Yea, stock HO cam.
Title: quick and easy, motor disassembly question
Post by: vinnietbird on September 01, 2009, 04:31:19 PM
NO.You don't have to install the roller lifters in the same spot on a roller engine.you can dump it all in a box (just being extreme as an example),and re-install the parts.No worries.
Title: quick and easy, motor disassembly question
Post by: mcb82gt on September 02, 2009, 07:56:12 AM
Thanks Vinnie.
Title: quick and easy, motor disassembly question
Post by: Ryan H on September 02, 2009, 09:35:07 AM
I just cut up a cardboard box for this.  Make slits for each part in the respective location, then draw "FRONT" and "REAR" on the proper end of the box.  Stick the parts in the slit for the box to hold, put it somewhere safe, and continue working. :)
Title: quick and easy, motor disassembly question
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on September 02, 2009, 01:11:53 PM
I'd try to reinstall the parts in the same position, but with a roller cam it isn't absolutely necessary...
Title: quick and easy, motor disassembly question
Post by: 88BlueBird on September 02, 2009, 01:40:17 PM
^^^ I agree with him.
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