Do not use cam lube on the bearing journals unless the cam manufacturer
specifically tells you to! It should say this with most cam instructions.
Cam lube is thick and sticky, perfect for lifters, bad for bearings, causes
the bearings not to lube properly for a short while until the cam lube is
washed away. Use liberal amounts of fresh oil on the bearings so that you
can get oil to the bearing on startup
Mark Kuzia
flyboy01@mediaone.net
http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph
~360ci, 5-spd, 4.11 LS (8 3/4 [3.90 SG] coming soon)
1994 Dakota 15.36 @ 91.56 mph
~318ci, 5-spd, 3.90 LS (bone stock, no mods)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin" <ksmith@korea.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2001 9:48 PM
Subject: DML: Re: cam goes in on monday
> You need to remove the distributor completely, also when you pull the
timing
> cover, the forward part of the oil pan will be exposed. You may need to
drop
> it, but you will definitely have to cover the oil pan while working. Be
very
> careful while removing and installing the new cam. The cam bearings in the
> engine are scuffed very easily. Use lots of engine assembly lube, the cam
> should have come with the proper lube. On the distributor, make sure you
are
> at TDC #1 cylinder. With the cap off mark the position of the rotor on the
> manifold, so you can install it in the same position.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Pukeloser@aol.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2001 6:51 AM
> Subject: DML: cam goes in on monday
>
>
> > hey everyone!
> >
> > I finally got all the parts I need to do the
> > cam/lifter/springs/rockers/manifold/injectors/valve covers.
> >
> > I'll be starting the work on monday morning. I settled for the polished
> valve
> > covers 'cuz I didn't want to wait for the black ones to get in stock.
> > Anyway, I'll be putting the cam in (with the motor in the vehicle) so
> > attempting to degree it accurately without taking the heads off would be
a
> > pain so Im going to take my chances and just install the damn thing.
> >
> > Does anyone have any pointers for cam installation? do I have to remove
> the
> > oil pump shaft/gear or remove the oil pan for any reason? Do I need to
> remove
> > the distibutor shaft ntirely or just enough to get the cam in?
> >
> > Any help would be great, Thanks
> >
> > John S
> >
>
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