cam replacement

[denniskliesen]

Originally Posted by George Miller

When I worked for a Ford dealer back in 56-57. I use to change the cams in there V8 engines with out taking the engine out. We got paid by a flat rate for each job. So if you could find a way to save time you made more money. But it was over head valves, which made it much easier. Now if you take the head off you might be able to do it. Just lift the valves and use old fashion spring clothespins to hold them and the lifters up.

Like this... I had to take the head off, pistons and rods out so it wasn't all that hard to get the cam out with the engine in the frame.

[larrys40]

Originally Posted by denniskliesen

Like this... I had to take the head off, pistons and rods out so it wasn't all that hard to get the cam out with the engine in the frame.

Yes, but he asked if you have to remove the head and the answer is no. You do not. I did this in one evening from running to removal and back running. See my lifter "wire up" procedure in above post.
Larry Shepard

[George Miller]

Originally Posted by denniskliesen

Like this... I had to take the head off, pistons and rods out so it wasn't all that hard to get the cam out with the engine in the frame.

That's it.