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Cam Swap in the truck?
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 3:31 pm
by stumblinhorse
Anyone know if it is possible to do a Cam swap without removing the engine? I have a '69 w/318. Right now I have the radiator out getting re-cored and I see the support in the front might be an issue. But there are a couple of holes there. Just wondering if anyone has personal experience?
Thanks!
Re: Cam Swap in the truck?
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 3:35 pm
by MadMC63
Remove the intake, valve covers,water pump, timimg cover, remove the radiator and front grille. Been awhile, may not have to remove the grille.
Re: Cam Swap in the truck?
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 5:27 pm
by stumblinhorse
Most of that is already off, including heads, lifters and pushrods. There is the front support right in the middle front with 2 "passages" or holes. Just wonder if the cam will go thru those? Or if I have to unbolt the motor mounts and get it to line up correctly into one of those holes.
I haven't pulled off the timing cover since I will do the oil pan gasket and rear main and HV oil pump at the same time.
Re: Cam Swap in the truck?
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 5:34 pm
by pismopowerwagon
I did a big block cam swap no problem, would think small block would be easier .
Re: Cam Swap in the truck?
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 9:29 pm
by MadMC63
Keep in mind once the first bearing surfacce is past the first bearing things get a lot shorter.
Re: Cam Swap in the truck?
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 9:40 pm
by stumblinhorse
pismopowerwagon wrote: ↑Tue Feb 06, 2018 5:34 pm
I did a big block cam swap no problem, would think small block would be easier .
Great thanks
Re: Cam Swap in the truck?
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 9:41 pm
by stumblinhorse
MadMC63 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 06, 2018 9:29 pm
Keep in mind once the first bearing surfacce is past the first bearing things get a lot shorter.
Well I am going to give it a shot then.