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Old 01-09-2016, 01:35 PM   #29
GASoline71
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Re: Starting my engine build

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Originally Posted by NorCalC20LWB View Post
Will be doing this shortly myself, and curious about the comments on not changing the cam at this time. Why not? Does not seem that complicated, and from what I've read the best power increase comes from a good cam/head combo. What would make it so much more difficult to get running again?
To get the cam out while the engine is in the truck, you'll have to remove the radiator and on most trucks, the grille as well. I was able to get a cam through a '67 C10 about 20 years ago during a cam swap... but the grille has two long open spaces.

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From the sounds of it you really need someone to walk you through it. Not trying to be harsh, but I think that you really need to read up on the basics and get advise from someone that has done this before. I am talking about someone that can be with you as you are doing this. A mentor "so to speak". One that can advise you "WHILE" you are doing the work.

Or as stated above, you will have it setting in your driveway for a long time. There is a lot more to this than meets the eye. Even though in the end it is really simple.

You said in the first post that you have a buddy to help. How much experience does he have?
A good service manual breaks it down EZPZ on the step by step.

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