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69ride · 03-19-2005, 07:15 PM

Did any of you engine rebuilders ever put in your own cam bearings? I have some to put in and the ONLY machine shop in town doesn't have the right install tool, but said they will figure something out

. So I am thinking about doing it myself, with a piece of redi-rod and a large washer and the proper size bushing. Let's hear or see some setups that you guys have made up for installing the cam bearings.

cableguy0 · 03-19-2005, 07:18 PM

you can buy the tool to install how the he!! can a place calling themselves a machine not be able to install cam bearings what kinda crap is that. i would use the correct tool otherwise you might knick the new bearings which will cause them to fail in a hurry

Drogster · 03-19-2005, 07:22 PM

Either find someone with the right tool to do it, or buy the install tool yourself and do it that way. It's not too hard - WITH THE RIGHT TOOL.

Guess what I'm trying to say is, don't be a tool, buy the right tool!

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 03-19-2005, 08:54 PM

It can't be a real machine shop, i'll bet they check bores with a tape measure. LOL

69ride · 03-19-2005, 09:36 PM

Well I don't want to spend $300 on the installation tool, they look simple enough to make one so I'll give it a shot. The machine shop... well they do what they can, I know the guy that works in there and he says that all the tools they have are pre-war. They are true but old. No wonder their shop rate is $30 an hour

chipflyer · 03-19-2005, 09:41 PM

I wouldn't try the all thread and washer trick, I dont think you will get them in correctly. I have used the bluepoint cam bearing tool many times and it is very easy to pull them out and pull new bearings back in. The John Deere shop I worked in bought one to use on major overhauls ourselves. It blows my mind that a machine shop wouldn't have one. Buy this one on ebay and rent it to them when they need it, which would be every time they boil a block, if they even do that!

Cam bearing tool

OhioDan · 03-19-2005, 09:56 PM

Where are you located? I got a cam bearing tool. Has came in handy many times over the years. If yer close enough, maybe we could get together and install yours?

racer face · 03-19-2005, 10:18 PM

cam bearing are one thing you put in the right way, or you find someone who can!

cdowns · 03-19-2005, 10:39 PM

$300 for a cam bearing install tool ?:??? where the hell are you shopping?? www.speedwaymotors.com part# 913-81102 $24.95 plus about $5shipping

Brainchild · 03-19-2005, 10:42 PM

Maybe this will help,not sure

http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...17&prmenbr=361

Johnny05 · 03-19-2005, 11:01 PM

Where are you located? Most of the rental places around here have'em. Definitely one part you want to install with the right tool otherwise your taking quite a risk.

WRMZ71 · 03-19-2005, 11:29 PM

When I installed mine about 5 yrs ago I just went to the local napa and borrowed one. I know autozone does the loan a tool deal but you have to actually buy it then return it to get your money. That and i'm not sure if they have that one but its worth a try if your napa don't have it. Like the other said you definitely don't want to mess your cam bearings up as they'll go in a hurry.

lofly'a · 03-20-2005, 12:42 AM

never bought one, but they are easy to make with an old camshaft, a metal rod (threaded) and a large washer. cut off a cam journal, drill, tap and thread a hole in the center and use a large washer to serve as a back plate and screw it into the journal.

nitor · 03-20-2005, 11:11 AM

I had my block cleaned, magnafluxed, cam bearing and freeze plugs installed for $100. If that's the only place in town, maybe you should go to another town to have it done.

69ride · 03-20-2005, 11:22 AM

I am located in Flin Flon Manitoba. I typed in "Cam bearing installing tool" on Google and all that came up was $250 to $300 installing tools, so I figured that buying one is out of the question, but if I can get them for around $50 I would be willing to buy one considering it would cost me at least $200 to take it to the nearest town to have it done. Thanks for the links guys and I'll definitly put them in the right way. I'll keep you guys poste on how it goes and gave pics of the engine when done. thanks again.

03-19-2005, 07:15 PM	#1
69ride All Go, No Show Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Creighton SK Posts: 286	For all the Do-it-Yourselfers Did any of you engine rebuilders ever put in your own cam bearings? I have some to put in and the ONLY machine shop in town doesn't have the right install tool, but said they will figure something out . So I am thinking about doing it myself, with a piece of redi-rod and a large washer and the proper size bushing. Let's hear or see some setups that you guys have made up for installing the cam bearings. __________________ 69 LWB Rebuilt 283, aluminum intake, edelbrock carb, Mild Melling Cam, HEI.

03-19-2005, 07:18 PM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	you can buy the tool to install how the he!! can a place calling themselves a machine not be able to install cam bearings what kinda crap is that. i would use the correct tool otherwise you might knick the new bearings which will cause them to fail in a hurry __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

03-19-2005, 07:22 PM	#3
Drogster Stroke it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Juneau, Alaska Posts: 214	Either find someone with the right tool to do it, or buy the install tool yourself and do it that way. It's not too hard - WITH THE RIGHT TOOL. Guess what I'm trying to say is, don't be a tool, buy the right tool! __________________ Drog Nitrous is for those who don't know how to build.

03-19-2005, 08:54 PM	#4
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	It can't be a real machine shop, i'll bet they check bores with a tape measure. LOL __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

03-19-2005, 09:36 PM	#5
69ride All Go, No Show Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Creighton SK Posts: 286	Well I don't want to spend $300 on the installation tool, they look simple enough to make one so I'll give it a shot. The machine shop... well they do what they can, I know the guy that works in there and he says that all the tools they have are pre-war. They are true but old. No wonder their shop rate is $30 an hour __________________ 69 LWB Rebuilt 283, aluminum intake, edelbrock carb, Mild Melling Cam, HEI.

03-19-2005, 09:41 PM	#6
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	I wouldn't try the all thread and washer trick, I dont think you will get them in correctly. I have used the bluepoint cam bearing tool many times and it is very easy to pull them out and pull new bearings back in. The John Deere shop I worked in bought one to use on major overhauls ourselves. It blows my mind that a machine shop wouldn't have one. Buy this one on ebay and rent it to them when they need it, which would be every time they boil a block, if they even do that! Cam bearing tool __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

03-19-2005, 09:56 PM	#7
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Where are you located? I got a cam bearing tool. Has came in handy many times over the years. If yer close enough, maybe we could get together and install yours? __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

03-19-2005, 10:18 PM	#8
racer face Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wellington Ohio(GO BUCKEYES) Posts: 74	cam bearing are one thing you put in the right way, or you find someone who can! __________________ Pat ______________________ 1968 1 Ton Dually Flatbed 327/th400 1968 C30 Open Road 327/th400 1997 F350 CREWCAB 4X4 460 BIGBLOCK

03-19-2005, 10:39 PM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	$300 for a cam bearing install tool ?:??? where the hell are you shopping?? www.speedwaymotors.com part# 913-81102 $24.95 plus about $5shipping __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-19-2005, 10:42 PM	#10
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Maybe this will help,not sure http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...17&prmenbr=361 __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

03-19-2005, 11:01 PM	#11
Johnny05 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 73	Where are you located? Most of the rental places around here have'em. Definitely one part you want to install with the right tool otherwise your taking quite a risk.

03-19-2005, 11:29 PM	#12
WRMZ71 Cause the Chicks DIG IT!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Beaufort SC Posts: 509	When I installed mine about 5 yrs ago I just went to the local napa and borrowed one. I know autozone does the loan a tool deal but you have to actually buy it then return it to get your money. That and i'm not sure if they have that one but its worth a try if your napa don't have it. Like the other said you definitely don't want to mess your cam bearings up as they'll go in a hurry.

03-20-2005, 12:42 AM	#13
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	never bought one, but they are easy to make with an old camshaft, a metal rod (threaded) and a large washer. cut off a cam journal, drill, tap and thread a hole in the center and use a large washer to serve as a back plate and screw it into the journal. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

03-20-2005, 11:11 AM	#14
nitor Too many projects Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Morrow, OH Posts: 344	I had my block cleaned, magnafluxed, cam bearing and freeze plugs installed for $100. If that's the only place in town, maybe you should go to another town to have it done. __________________ Jim '55 Chevrolet Pickup '56 Chevrolet Belair '04 Chevrolet Astro '95 Chevrolet Blazer

03-20-2005, 11:22 AM	#15
69ride All Go, No Show Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Creighton SK Posts: 286	I am located in Flin Flon Manitoba. I typed in "Cam bearing installing tool" on Google and all that came up was $250 to $300 installing tools, so I figured that buying one is out of the question, but if I can get them for around $50 I would be willing to buy one considering it would cost me at least $200 to take it to the nearest town to have it done. Thanks for the links guys and I'll definitly put them in the right way. I'll keep you guys poste on how it goes and gave pics of the engine when done. thanks again. __________________ 69 LWB Rebuilt 283, aluminum intake, edelbrock carb, Mild Melling Cam, HEI.



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