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Posted by 89hatchback_lx (Member # 587) on :
 
Hey Bro. I need some tips on installing a cam, timing chain and Harmonic balancer and oil pump. Can you help me out? Any help will be appreciated. Thanx in advance.
 
Posted by shade-tree (Member # 298) on :
 
if you are installing an oil pump, might I kindly suggest you pull the motor and not attempt it with the motor in the car.

my $0.01 [worship]
 

Posted by 89hatchback_lx (Member # 587) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by shade-tree:
if you are installing an oil pump, might I kindly suggest you pull the motor and not attempt it with the motor in the car.

my $0.01 [worship]

Yeah i got the motor on a pallet.
 

Posted by PunkINa5.SLOW (Member # 10) on :
 
What brand of balancer?

I will be happy to do this for you while you watch if you want to bring the motor up.

I dont really have time to come down to San Jo and do this for you.

You will get all the tips you need watching me install for you.

I personally like to use the gasket between of the block and oil pump although I have seen it not used successfully.

As for the cam install use a long long long piece of bar stock and an old or the new camshaft gear.

Are you going to degree the cam in?
 

Posted by 89hatchback_lx (Member # 587) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by PunkINa5.SLOW:
What brand of balancer?

I will be happy to do this for you while you watch if you want to bring the motor up.

I dont really have time to come down to San Jo and do this for you.

You will get all the tips you need watching me install for you.

I personally like to use the gasket between of the block and oil pump although I have seen it not used successfully.

As for the cam install use a long long long piece of bar stock and an old or the new camshaft gear.

Are you going to degree the cam in?


i have no idea what degreeing the cam is.

is there a certin way in installing the cam or does it just go in straight up? Thanx.
 

Posted by PunkINa5.SLOW (Member # 10) on :
 
You can get away with just installing it, straight up.

The balancer can be a BITCH if it is a motorsport balancer but well worth the frustration
 

Posted by 66 InjectedCobra (Member # 819) on :
 
Where did the 331 come from?
If the cam is motorsport FRP,you can usually get away with just runing it on 0. I had my E303 cam degreed and it was exactly dead on. Jus my 2cents.
Oh how much did you pay for the motor and what internals are in it?
 
Posted by 89hatchback_lx (Member # 587) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by PunkINa5.SLOW:
You can get away with just installing it, straight up.

The balancer can be a BITCH if it is a motorsport balancer but well worth the frustration

Its not a Ford Motor Sport. its a Prob SFI Damnpner. 50oz.

What advantage do i get from Degreeing the cam. will the motor still run strong if i just install the cam in straight up??
Thanx.
 

Posted by 89hatchback_lx (Member # 587) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 66 InjectedCobra:
Where did the 331 come from?
If the cam is motorsport FRP,you can usually get away with just runing it on 0. I had my E303 cam degreed and it was exactly dead on. Jus my 2cents.
Oh how much did you pay for the motor and what internals are in it?

lol..i payed too much. i could of gotten it for a few hundred less if i would of went somwhere else. but oh well.live and learn. the cam is not a ford motor sport it has a crazy lift. not sure of the duration.

Its from Prob racing. Its a Sportsman block with there 331 street fighter.
 

Posted by PunkINa5.SLOW (Member # 10) on :
 
That is a good little motor.

The balancer is a nice balancer too!
 

Posted by 89hatchback_lx (Member # 587) on :
 
What advantage do i get from Degreeing the cam?will the motor still run strong if i just install the cam in straight up??
Thanx.
 
Posted by PunkINa5.SLOW (Member # 10) on :
 
Degreeing just verifies the valve events. you will be fine.

I wouldnt worry about it.
 





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