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Thread: Cam Bearings

  1. #1
    HOSS
    How do I get the old ones out? Do I need the tool for that too? Any special shit I should know. never done this before. Machine shop always did it for me.

  2. #2
    canuck1
    Same tool to remove them and put them in.
    Why don't you run a chain through that furd and use it as an anchor?

  3. #3
    HOSS
    Don`t laugh. I might just do that!

  4. #4
    Moneypitt
    Hoss, taking them out is EZ....Any punch combo that will walk them out is fine. BUT, installing them is quite different. There are tools made to install them, although I usually make a brass or alum plug that fits nicely, with a step to drive the shell and a threaded hole in it to attach a piece of all thread, and tap them in. They must line up with the oil holes in the block, and be very square to the cam. I use an old cam to make sure they're straight. After installing the new ones, the cam should turn easily without any hard spots. Beware that SOME motors cam bearings are graduated in size front to rear, Although I'm not sure on your Ford.......Moneypitt

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    Snap on tool works great.

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    victorfb
    hey Hoss. if you dont have the cam tool, id suggest taking the block to a machine shop and have them do it for ya. here in cali you can rent em at some automotive stores, not sure about your area. too bad your so far, ive got one you could use, but to send it would cost alot more than renting one or having it done. good luck and remember, KEEP THAT ENGINE CLEAN INSIDE !!!

  8. #8
    HOSS
    I`ve got one coming tomorrow or Monday from the US Coast Guard machine shop here. I don`t know what size die (Iguess) to use. Sealed Power bearrings: 1414 M Also has F-30 om box. Found the website and deminsions but what dimension to use?
    SP 3361DRI 0326728 on bearring. 2nd set of #`s differ on each bearring the last 2 digits: 0326800-0326720-0326720 or 8-0326723-0326806

  9. #9
    Infomaniac
    The machine shop charge is dirt cheap.
    Have it hot tanked at the same time.
    Hot tank cam bearings and brass freeze plugs. $75.00 at my machine shop.

  10. #10
    Infomaniac
    Originally posted by HOSS
    I`ve got one coming tomorrow or Monday from the US Coast Guard machine shop here. I don`t know what size die (Iguess) to use. Sealed Power bearrings: 1414 M Also has F-30 om box. Found the website and deminsions but what dimension to use?
    SP 3361DRI 0326728 on bearring. 2nd set of #`s differ on each bearring the last 2 digits: 0326800-0326720-0326720 or 8-0326723-0326806
    Buy a set of bearings and follow the "map" on which bearing goes in which hole.
    Line the oil hole up with the hole in the main cap. Regardless if there is a groove or not.

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