Possible to install cam bearings without the tool?

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Feb 29, 2008 | 05:09 PM

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97 WS6 T/A Conv

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Originally Posted by mdacton

no

I would call the machin shop, tell them you will pay cash and help move the block etc. It will only take a few min. they need to be perfectly straight. If you have never done them you need someone else to do it.

I can put them in in a few min....take your cam with you and oil it up stick it in and make sure it turns nice and free before you leave.

Actually Eric Bradby has a trick he uses to install the cam bearings that's very similar to the threaded rod system we use to install the crank hub. It's been a few years since I saw him do it but he made it look easy.

Feb 29, 2008 | 05:14 PM

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mdacton

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Originally Posted by 97 WS6 T/A Conv

thats only for roller bearings you use that.

He uses the reg. tool for chevrolets......most all his fords get roller bearings, they are pretty cool, but expensive