Cam install checklist
#1
Cam install checklist
'15 Limited Low, Andrews 56H cams.
Got cams, FM adjustable pushrods, S&S lifters, James gasket kit, Torrington bearings, bearing puller/installer tool, cam sprocket locking tool, bolt cutters, assembly lube, motor oil, shiny new map from Dyno Jet and the factory service manual. Of course, all the standard hand tools, torque wrench, etc.
And 4 days off. What else do I need?
Got cams, FM adjustable pushrods, S&S lifters, James gasket kit, Torrington bearings, bearing puller/installer tool, cam sprocket locking tool, bolt cutters, assembly lube, motor oil, shiny new map from Dyno Jet and the factory service manual. Of course, all the standard hand tools, torque wrench, etc.
And 4 days off. What else do I need?
#3
'15 Limited Low, Andrews 56H cams.
Got cams, FM adjustable pushrods, S&S lifters, James gasket kit, Torrington bearings, bearing puller/installer tool, cam sprocket locking tool, bolt cutters, assembly lube, motor oil, shiny new map from Dyno Jet and the factory service manual. Of course, all the standard hand tools, torque wrench, etc.
And 4 days off. What else do I need?
Got cams, FM adjustable pushrods, S&S lifters, James gasket kit, Torrington bearings, bearing puller/installer tool, cam sprocket locking tool, bolt cutters, assembly lube, motor oil, shiny new map from Dyno Jet and the factory service manual. Of course, all the standard hand tools, torque wrench, etc.
And 4 days off. What else do I need?
The SE adjustables came with the push tube covers that allow easy adjustment, they were long on the bottom? Used paper clips and rubber bands to hold the tube cover up when adjusting them. YouTube (S&S Cam install), very good info.
Locktit, pump the lifters up, check for bent push rod, had a new one that was bent out of the package.
Have fun I love that stuff
Last edited by Gwaxley; 06-30-2015 at 08:55 PM.
#4
The James gasket kit has all of the o rings. Speaking of gasket kits, none of the people that sell adjustable pushrods that save you from removing the rocker box covers, sell gasket kits without rocker box cover gaskets
FM says their pushrods can use the stock tubes so I'm hopefully good there.
Locktite, yep both flavors.
Thanks all for the tips.
FM says their pushrods can use the stock tubes so I'm hopefully good there.
Locktite, yep both flavors.
Thanks all for the tips.
#5
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I've used and do recommend the James gasket kits.
That said, I would honestly go get the 9 dollar HD OEM cam cover gasket because it's a better part and you can reuse it a few times in case you have to go back in a couple times to check stuff.
The James cam cover gasket is kinda weak and once you use it, it will sometimes just fall apart in your hands when you go to take it off.
Have plenty of gallon plastic freezer bags or whatever handy. The kind you can write on with a sharpie.
Helps to keep stuff organized. Especially if you were going through the top (which you aren't) but anyway...
That said, I would honestly go get the 9 dollar HD OEM cam cover gasket because it's a better part and you can reuse it a few times in case you have to go back in a couple times to check stuff.
The James cam cover gasket is kinda weak and once you use it, it will sometimes just fall apart in your hands when you go to take it off.
Have plenty of gallon plastic freezer bags or whatever handy. The kind you can write on with a sharpie.
Helps to keep stuff organized. Especially if you were going through the top (which you aren't) but anyway...
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After the cam plate is on, before the cam gears you can see all the alignment marks TDC #1. With The tire is off the floor about an inch and in high gear, I made a mark on the tire and floor to adjust the valves for #2 cal and rolled the tire until the cam gear dotes are 180degrees and made another mark on the tire to adjust #1 valves.
After you put the cam gears on you can't really see the dotes well and the marks on the tire helped me fell better when adjusting the push rods.