WANTED TO SWITCH CAMS
TECH BOOK SAYS ENGINE MUST BE REMOVED
IS IT POSSIBLE TO CHANGE CAM WITH ENGINE IN?
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To change the cam, you must remove the rocker covers and intake manifold, then the lifters & pushrods; inside, pull the upholstered firewall cover & the steel firewall access cover. Then, pull the water pump, the harmonic balencer and the unique front cover on the 351C. The cam is under two bolts holding a retainer plate. 100% of these parts are accessible with the engine firmly bolted in place, and its been done multiple times as described. At least some of it can be done sitting in the seat....
I've just completed a complete valve train change (cam, lifters, pushrods, etc.) and head change, intake and carb change with engine in car. As Jack has stated, it's not that difficult. Good luck!
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UPDATING TO 4V CLOSED CHAMBER
WITH HOWARD'S SOLID CAM
WITH 614/636 LIFT
USING DIRECT FEED SOLID LIFTERS
AND A 800 DP SPREADBORE
UPDATING TO 4V CLOSED CHAMBER
WITH HOWARD'S SOLID CAM
WITH 614/636 LIFT
USING DIRECT FEED SOLID LIFTERS
AND A 800 DP SPREADBORE