No the heads do not have to come off to change a camshaft. Just remove the
intake manifold, lifters, and pushrods(valve covers, and rockers off). Do
your instructions say to be at TDC on number 1 cyl before removing the old
cam?
----- Original Message -----
From: <Pukeloser@aol.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2001 2:12 PM
Subject: DML: probably a stupid ?
> This may be (and probably is) a stupid question, but all the instructions
> (from hughes and in my service manual) for installing a new cam assume
that
> the engine is out of the vehicle or the heads are removed. Correct me if
I'm
> wrong, but I can install the cam without removing the heads (or the whole
> damn engine) right?
>
> None of the instuctions I have tell me how to do it without removing the
> heads. I was hoping I could fing a gauge that would fit in the spark plug
> hole and give me piston movement measurments (for degreeing the cam) but
> haven't found one.
>
> So what advice can anyone give me on installing the cam without removinng
the
> heads. HELP!
>
> John S
>
> 95 cc 318 auto, transgo shift kit, HE stage II TB and intake, 1.6 Roller
> rockers, MSD digi6+, MSD HVC coil & 8.5 wires, Hp cap + rotor, MP PCM, DT
> headers, Gibson exhaust (3" from headers back, no cat), 180 stat, autolite
> 3923's, progear DR timing chain, 24# FMS injectors, auburn LSD, 4.10
gears,
> superior axles
>
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