The book says 3.1" from cam cover flange. That was too hard for me to measure. I am looking for the measurement from flush like .005" below. I thought I could tap the cam bearing in until the socket makes contact, put a round shim on the socket and tap until the socket is flush again, and the bearing is seated the exact amount of the shim. Simply brilliant, except not sure what the measurement below flush should be. 2009 with 96ci motor.

 

Maybe my post was confusing. I am looking to see how deep the cam bearing should be below the casting?

 

I believe my bearing install tool has a .010 shoulder on it? so it's .010 below flush. I'll see if I can find out.


Mark

 

that is exactly what I wanted. Now if you can validate it, perfect. Do you think my idea holds water?

 

My calipers measure .020 just before the battery died. Measured it again and got .020. It ain't much! Just to make sure the cams don't rub I'm thinking.

Mark

 

I know guys do it every day,but there's not a bearing out there I would pound in. There's a guy selling cam bearing tool in the classified these tools will set the bearings in precisely at the depth they need to be. If you ever knock the bearings loose and they go to the bottom of your case you have just created yourself one hell of a headache. Better safe than sorry,just saying

 

If you don't have a cam tool, or can't borrow one, I would probably use an old cam and spacer for the driver. A socket could damage the bearing, and the old cam will hold the bearing for you.

Mark

 

Heartland Tools makes several versions of cam bearing puller/installer tools and the installation tool is designed to put the bearing in at the proper depth. That's the way I would go rather than driving the bearings in. Ebay has Heartland tools auctions. Pretty affordable too.

 

^^^ this

 

I have the cam bearing tool you need if your up for a drive you can borrow them. What part of Southern Maryland are you in?