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BigBlocksRule · 04-11-2014, 06:57 AM

^ the guy I hung out with would - when possible - stand the engine on it's butt so the crank flange was resting on a block of oak, then tap 'em home. I'm guessing he took the thrust out once and figured this out.
I've been trying to tell folks for years that the best way to install a cam is to stand the engine up and drop it straight in. Never nicked a bearing that way, it's soooo easy.

04-11-2014, 06:57 AM	#33
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: Why Won't My 454 Harmonic Balancer Fit? ^ the guy I hung out with would - when possible - stand the engine on it's butt so the crank flange was resting on a block of oak, then tap 'em home. I'm guessing he took the thrust out once and figured this out. I've been trying to tell folks for years that the best way to install a cam is to stand the engine up and drop it straight in. Never nicked a bearing that way, it's soooo easy.