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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 05:27 PM
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I have researched this to no end and it looks like about $700 to get rid of the spring ten. I just pulled my cover and the tensioners still look great,now do I tear a completely good running no leaking motor down and spend $1500 on a big bore/cam change or put a set of nice bolt in cams for $300.and spend the rest on whiskey and hookers. Just had another idea can a guy run the 07 newer cam plate in the older TC??
I would do the cam install along with the new B148 Timken inner cam bearings and Baisley spring. You can keep the 88" pistons and jugs and remove the heads and at least get the heads decked and cc'd ($100)to maximize the cam. You can re-use your stock push rods which will save you the cost of adjustables, $150-$200.If you can afford another $300, get the BigBoyz street port on the heads.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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Well thanks for all the info,I checked my tensioners and they are in great shape got a big swap meet to go to this weekend so who knows what I might find.Maybe a nice set of gear drives and cam plate
 
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 08:12 PM
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Well thanks for all the info,I checked my tensioners and they are in great shape got a big swap meet to go to this weekend so who knows what I might find.Maybe a nice set of gear drives and cam plate
Gear drives are great! What was your crank run out?
 
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 09:13 PM
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No clue on run out buddy suppose to be by fri. to check
 
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Good. If your run out is good be sure to get that backlash as close to spec as possible to keep the noise down.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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Well sheeet he never came by so at a stand still for now,another ? for ya can I run a feuling cam plate with my stock oil pump?I see where Feuling sya to run with there SUPERPUMP
 
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About dam time ,got the crank run out checked yesterday it is .003 do you all think I'm still good for a gear drive set up??
 
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About dam time ,got the crank run out checked yesterday it is .003 do you all think I'm still good for a gear drive set up??
.003 means you're good to go with gear drive.
 
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Originally Posted by roadkingharry
.003 means you're good to go with gear drive.
I was thinking about going gear drive on mine, and since I need to peek in and check on my tensioners I figure I'll check my run out...but I cant remember if its with the cam plate on or off.....because if its with it off I might as well wait till I get ready to change out my tensioners....
 
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Check it with the cam plate off
 
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