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?
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Cam Swap in the truck?
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Cam Swap in the truck?
1969 D100 LWB 318 np435
2001 2500 SWB 5.9 Cummins nv5600
2016 3500 SWB 6.7 Cummins 68RFE
2001 2500 SWB 5.9 Cummins nv5600
2016 3500 SWB 6.7 Cummins 68RFE
Re: Cam Swap in the truck?
Remove the intake, valve covers,water pump, timimg cover, remove the radiator and front grille. Been awhile, may not have to remove the grille.
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Re: Cam Swap in the truck?
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.
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.
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Re: Cam Swap in the truck?
I did a big block cam swap no problem, would think small block would be easier .
Andy
Re: Cam Swap in the truck?
Keep in mind once the first bearing surfacce is past the first bearing things get a lot shorter.
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Re: Cam Swap in the truck?
Great thankspismopowerwagon wrote: ↑Tue Feb 06, 2018 5:34 pmI did a big block cam swap no problem, would think small block would be easier .
1969 D100 LWB 318 np435
2001 2500 SWB 5.9 Cummins nv5600
2016 3500 SWB 6.7 Cummins 68RFE
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Re: Cam Swap in the truck?
Well I am going to give it a shot then.
1969 D100 LWB 318 np435
2001 2500 SWB 5.9 Cummins nv5600
2016 3500 SWB 6.7 Cummins 68RFE
2001 2500 SWB 5.9 Cummins nv5600
2016 3500 SWB 6.7 Cummins 68RFE