im taking the oil pan off anyways, so its ok it i try it anyways, worth a shot. if i have to pull it i will. i got the cam today, but i wasnt home, so im picking it up tomorrow at the leasing office. thanks tony. what do i owe you?

You will have to pull the motor and magnets will stick to the block and if a lifter falls off the magnet then you will have to pull the oil pan not a real win deal I know, sorry Pat.

i was thinking or usinf magnets through the pushrod holes to hold the lifters up, do you think this could work?

Good question. It has been discussed many times, see the answer here: Replacing Cam - Engine in Car.

Tip: check the wiki first!

that sux man. well bend(tony) has sent me the cam, ill get it in a few days. i was wondering though, is there any way to replace the cam without pulling the engine due to the lifters fallin in?

it'll all be looked at the engine had less than 10,000 miles on it since it was new.

the mechanic put a less than ideal pump on, i handed them a less than ideal pump - i was stupid - not thinking. learned to pay attention to little details like that.

Good to know yours is also coming back. This time around make sure everything is withing standards. Now that you have the engine down, check the timing chain.
Drop a picture once it is ready!!

wish i knew bend had cams a few weeks ago d'oh.
should have my car back soon...

Good to know you did not get hurt. Sometimes we get confortable...but that is a big mistake. Now that the incident is behind, never do that again. I know you know better, just do not allow to feel confortable.

Dodgeman's option is a good one, that guy, Keith has a pile of parts. BendDatsun has cams too , cool, just do it. Do not get rid of your Datto, no way, and be dilligent this time, make sure everything is in place and within limits. Torque to specs and enjoy your Datsun.

Hey Pat I have three used cams all A14s still in the motors.