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Aaron104 · 12-04-2009, 06:02 PM

does anyone know where to get a camshaft remover or if there are any other ways to remove your cam?
and secondly which kind of puller works best for removing the lower timing gear sprocket? thanks!

71meangreenc10 · 12-04-2009, 06:06 PM

I always use a 2 jaw puller to remove the pulley, I use longer bolts and pull the cam right out, never had problems, make sure the lifters are out first........

Smitty

silverstreak · 12-04-2009, 06:12 PM

Here's a link to the ones Summit Racing has
http://www.summitracing.com/search/D...?Ns=Rank%7cAsc

57larry · 12-04-2009, 07:05 PM

use a 6 inch bolt

cdowns · 12-04-2009, 08:04 PM

good to do b4 removing is read service manual

71tahoe · 12-05-2009, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

good to do b4 removing is read service manual

When my son and his friend did a cam swap, they just started taking stuff apart. Whatever was on the intake wound up in the intake runners. I don't know if the same care was taken putting it back together or if it happened on teardown but somehow a washer wound up in #5 cylinder. Beat the living crap out of the piston and ruined the head. I still don't know if the block is ok. It was a 2000 mile crate 350. Very sad day.

*highperf4x4* · 12-05-2009, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71tahoe

When my son and his friend did a cam swap, they just started taking stuff apart. Whatever was on the intake wound up in the intake runners. I don't know if the same care was taken putting it back together or if it happened on teardown but somehow a washer wound up in #5 cylinder. Beat the living crap out of the piston and ruined the head. I still don't know if the block is ok. It was a 2000 mile crate 350. Very sad day.

There is more damage possible from that scenario. You will definitely need to have the crank checked for straight and the cylinder wall checked for cracks. I had a friend drop a small bolt into my carb swapping breathers on a propane setup once and the big cam and big valves let it into the #8 cylinder. It cracked the head, the block, busted the piston rings and bent the crank. Pretty much junked the motor. You might not have this much damage with a washer. Keep your fingers crossed.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-05-2009, 09:48 AM

I just use long bolts and carefully slide the cam out..

Aaron104 · 12-05-2009, 01:09 PM

thanks for the responses! i got it out and it was the fuel pushrod. it was right in front of me and i didnt see it hah. i just pulled the fuel pump and it came right out. i can really make myself feel really stupid sometimes lol.

*highperf4x4* · 12-05-2009, 01:18 PM

If you would have stated that you were having trouble I would have told you to check it.

I try not to offer to much advice anymore. Apparently there are those who will get offended.

12-04-2009, 06:02 PM	#1
Aaron104 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clovis ca. Posts: 19	camshaft remover does anyone know where to get a camshaft remover or if there are any other ways to remove your cam? and secondly which kind of puller works best for removing the lower timing gear sprocket? thanks!

12-04-2009, 06:06 PM	#2
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Re: camshaft remover I always use a 2 jaw puller to remove the pulley, I use longer bolts and pull the cam right out, never had problems, make sure the lifters are out first........ Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

12-04-2009, 06:12 PM	#3
silverstreak Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 255	Re: camshaft remover Here's a link to the ones Summit Racing has http://www.summitracing.com/search/D...?Ns=Rank%7cAsc

12-04-2009, 07:05 PM	#4
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,162	Re: camshaft remover use a 6 inch bolt

12-05-2009, 01:09 PM	#9
Aaron104 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clovis ca. Posts: 19	Re: camshaft remover thanks for the responses! i got it out and it was the fuel pushrod. it was right in front of me and i didnt see it hah. i just pulled the fuel pump and it came right out. i can really make myself feel really stupid sometimes lol.

12-04-2009, 08:04 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: camshaft remover good to do b4 removing is read service manual __________________ 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

12-05-2009, 09:48 AM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: camshaft remover I just use long bolts and carefully slide the cam out.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-05-2009, 01:18 PM	#10
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: camshaft remover If you would have stated that you were having trouble I would have told you to check it. I try not to offer to much advice anymore. Apparently there are those who will get offended.



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