Solid roller cam maintenance

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Jun 26, 2003 | 12:12 AM

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jimlab

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Originally posted by Mindgame
Yep, a pressurized source is the way. Using a -12 line from the cooler is the setup I'm using.

-12 to feed the valve covers? Do you have any pictures?

Jun 26, 2003 | 03:05 AM

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Originally posted by jimlab
2. Buy a spring pressure tester and check the springs for peace of mind before I install the engine. It'd be easier to work on out of the car, so I can find out if the springs have lost tension during the time the engine was sitting.

Quick note here, make sure it's on a good stand while doing this. I just got stuck lifting a 500ci caddy off a friend of mine that dumped the engine while messing with the valve springs while on an engine stand. 600# landing in your lap is not good (almost as bad as deciding that you could just lift it off him, sometimes it's nice to be big...)