How to put a cam in on a 350 Chevy?

Answer 1

Here's the "Short" answer. (that means I'm not going into detail on any of the steps)

# Remove the head (pull the distributor [Turn the engine to #1-TDC and note the orientation of the rotor so you can put it back pointing EXACTLY the same way], intake manifold, rocker covers, rockers, and anything else that's in the way.) # Remove the timing chain cover (pull the radiator fan, water pump, dampener pulley and anything else that's in the way) # Align the camshaft and crankshaft so that the timing marks point directly toward each other (to see what they're SUPPOSED to look like) # Remove the timing chain sprockets (camshaft and crankshaft) # At some point along the line you should remove the old lifters. If you ever intend to use them again you should keep track of where each lifter came from. They have to be removed because they'll get in the way when you try to... # Pull the OLD camshaft out. # Examine the camshaft bearings, if they're worn, replace them. # Lube the bearing surfaces and CAREFULLY slide the new camshaft into place. (don't nick or otherwise damage the bearing or cam lobe surfaces) # Fit the NEW sprockets into place with the chain on them and fiddle with the tooth/chain spacing to get the camshaft and crankshaft to align back to the #1-TDC alignment that you saw in step 3 above. Proper alignment is essential if you ever want the engine to run properly. # Put it all back together and hope you didn't make a serious mistake. Make certain that you clean all mating surfaces and properly install gaskets and as I indicated in step 1 above, make certain that the distributor is installed the same way that it was. Hope it works out for you.