Thread: Installing cam bearings

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Even though I have a piece of paper from the Navy that says I am a diesel mechanic, it has taken me a long time to admit that I'm not a particularly GOOD mechanic.

That said, after ruining a set of cam bearings trying to put them in I now have my machine shop install them for me when he does the work on my blocks. He has never charged me for doing it.

Jim

Hey guys, removed the #5 cam bearing and installed new one (at 12:00) last night. No problem. Had to remove the cam plug to do it, not a problem. I sure do feel better about it now. I used a light and mirror to make sure the oiler holes lined up. Used a double lipped rear oil seal, dropped in the new crankshaft, torqued the mains, checked end play (.002). Now I feel like the build is coming together.
I want to thank you guys for being here for guys like me.

peace Bud