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cams

is it alot of work putting cams on im talkin about after u take off the timming chain all that how does the cams go on wha u  just push them in or do you have to dis assemble the heads and all that

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Reply #1 –
The front cover has to come off, as does the intake manifold. The heads don't have to come off, but the valve covers do. You also have to remove the rockers so you can remove the pushrods and lifters.
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Reply #2 –
because of the lobes on the cam, you can't just push it in (don't we wish), as they will hit the valve lifters. you can go with the old, PITA way, but there's something that makes life a little easier...
http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2002/07/camswap/index.shtml

you can easily make one from stuff from Home Depot, and will cut some hours off of the job

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Reply #3 –
just hammer it in, dont even worry about taking the old one out, itll work, trust me
It's Gumby's fault.

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Reply #4 –
Quote from: Tbird232ci
just hammer it in, dont even worry about taking the old one out, itll work, trust me

oh, sure, if you want to do it that way, but that would add weight
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

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Reply #5 –
Quote from: Thunder Chicken
Quote from: Tbird232ci
just hammer it in, dont even worry about taking the old one out, itll work, trust me
oh, sure, if you want to do it that way, but that would add weight


 :rollin:  :rollin:  :rollin:

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Reply #6 –
I like that, Tbird232ci, thats funny!!

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Reply #7 –
thats where the term "dual cam" comes from
It's Gumby's fault.

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Reply #8 –
Hahaha.  I bet Quad Cams are a bitch.
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Reply #9 –
Dude... my cars a V8... I have 8 cams. You wusses.