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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 11:23 PM
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How to remove Cam bearing/seal?

I dont know the correct term, but its the first metallic "seal" that is on the block, when you slide the cam in place. It has a few scars in it, and I want to replace it, when the new cam goes in. What is the easiest way to get it out?
Old Mar 2, 2006 | 12:55 PM
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Re: How to remove Cam bearing/seal?

First off the bearing are not seals, two different things. You have four bearing 1,2,3,4, front to back. It's not unusual for the #1 bearing to get some small scratches while removing and installing cams. If the bearing is not worn and only has small scratches it shouldn't be a problem at all.
The correct way to remove them is with a cam. bearing removal/installation tool. Though I think the #1 could be done with a good "standard" bearing removal/installation tool. Also these have oiling holes that have to be in the correct location.
Old Mar 2, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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Re: How to remove Cam bearing/seal?

Originally Posted by Z28SORR
First off the bearing are not seals, two different things. You have four bearing 1,2,3,4, front to back. It's not unusual for the #1 bearing to get some small scratches while removing and installing cams. If the bearing is not worn and only has small scratches it shouldn't be a problem at all.
The correct way to remove them is with a cam. bearing removal/installation tool. Though I think the #1 could be done with a good "standard" bearing removal/installation tool. Also these have oiling holes that have to be in the correct location.
Sorry I just didnt know the correct term, but thanks for educating me. So this cam bearing. What happened is it got pretty mangled and scared while removing the cam through an odd location. The thing is, I was told that this bearing needs to be pushed in, and removed through the oil pan after its knocked out, cant it just be pulled out with like a slide hammer? Also, I know its got two oiling holes, is there any trick to get these things lined up perfect?
Old Mar 3, 2006 | 11:34 AM
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Re: How to remove Cam bearing/seal?

I see no reason that the bearing cann't be pulled. As long as you have a good quality puller of the proper size. Has far as alignment, I would just clean the block and use a marker to indicate the locations.
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