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oldtruckluvr

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I have a 1954 chevy truck with a 235 in it. I am going to be putting in a new cam. I was wondering what the easiest way to install the cam would be? Is it possible to leave the engine mounted in the truck and replace the cam or should i pull the engine and do it? Also what is the easiest procedure on replacing the cam? I am doing this for the first time and do not want to screw something up. Any help would be great, Thanks!!!
 
I don't want fuzzy memory to give you bad advice but you've got to remove the oil pump & distributor as the gear runs off it and there's a retainer plate with two big screws in it , be gantle in removing it so the lobs don't gouge the cam bearings .

New lifters with new cam of course and never , _EVER_ use re-ground cams nor lifters ! .

Get some good cam paste and use it liberally on the lobes & lifters , follow the manufacturer's breakin instructions _exactly_ the speed and time are critical to ' work harden ' the lobes & lifters for long service life ~ donlt start the engine and screw around letting it warm up , the instant it fires you need to run it up to the spcified RPM's and HOLD IT right there for the specified time period .

Get a factory shop manual ($20.00) as it's all in there , in detail .

-Nate
 
Nate
Where can you find new solid lifters. I have had no luck. CD ##### and my FLAPS all say they might be able to get them out of the discontinued warehouse. They tell me that there are two or three in the US. AND @ $40.00 PER lifter. That's a little steep for my budget. Going back with a 1955 235 with 261 cam.
51 Papy
Mike
 
RE: Cam Followers (Lifters)

Kanter's maybe ? I know someone over on the StoveBolt Page said they're still in production....

YOU all know more about Internet searches better than I , I always aks you all for help in finding stuff , I'm just an old mechanic .

-Nate
 
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