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stooey47
Re: Camshaft swap no any short cuts?
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otherwise the lifters fall into the sump. been there, done that. ; )

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hmmm... the A-series being a pushrod engine has lifters rather than OHC-style followers.

I haven't changed a cam on an A, but my book says "Turn the engine updside down to prevent the valve lifters from obstructing camshaft removal" ...

Posted on: 2003/6/26 8:35
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i used a place called kelford camtech in Christ church PH 03 366 4514

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You should also have the lifters "radius ground" before putting in a new cam. The lifters have to turn as the cam lobes are ground at an angle to the axis of the cam and are not parrallel with cam axis. The taper causes the follower to spin and not wear in one spot.

You have to turn the engine upside down as previously mentioned to clear the cam for removal and installation.


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Rallytwit
Re: Camshaft swap no any short cuts?
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Alas if only there was a magic device that held the lifters in place we could leave the motor in and just swap cams. Just as well as I always use new lifters.I have changed a cam in an A-series it is very easy but yes you do have to trun the motor upside down.

Tom

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ddgonzal
Re: Camshaft swap no any short cuts?
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You could put your 1200 on one of these:

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Then turn the entire car over, like this:

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That's how WALLY changes camshafts (just kidding).

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