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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 03:46 PM
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Finally think I am getting around to doing a cam swap. Decided on the SE 204 with adjustable push rods. What else do I need for the install?

Exhaust gaskets, etc...

Yes I have a manual. I am just away from it right now. Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 04:11 PM
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Dont forget the new cam bearing
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by jed1069
Finally think I am getting around to doing a cam swap. Decided on the SE 204 with adjustable push rods. What else do I need for the install?

Exhaust gaskets, etc...

Yes I have a manual. I am just away from it right now. Thanks in advance.
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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inner cam bearings b-168
Cam cover gasket
exhaust gaskets
oil pump and cam plate gaskets
cam alignment spacer kit
oil, filter
Lifters (depends on mileage)
blind whole bearing puller for inner cam bearings
bearing installer or use old cams and gently tap in with rubber mallet.

Your manual has a parts break down with part numbers. May not need all the above. Just depends on how cams align and if you want to reuse some things.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 07:17 PM
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1 Cam cover gasket 25244-99A
1 Front cam circlip 11461
1 Cam spacer kit 25928-06 (might not need, can take back if not used)
2 O-rings - oil passage 11301 (3 if you remove the oil pump)
(12) pushrod-tube o-rings (top, middle, bottom, 4 ea)
Exhaust gaskets if yours are bad
Torrington inner cam bearings and tool (if you choose to replace)
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 09:00 PM
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Thanks for all the quick responses I'm gonna order everything on monday. I was planning on it today but work is a little nuts right now.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 11:05 PM
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Why the SE 204?
 
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by av8or
Why the SE 204?
I've seen a few dynos of this and it has the powerband I am looking for.

Here is a link to a dyno sheet of a setup very similar to mine

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...ght-train.html
 
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The woods cams make nice HP
 
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 08:04 AM
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BTW, there is a good article in this month's AIM about cams, also. Not about installation, necessarily, but about the differences in design and what they mean.

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