<VV> RE: installing a cam?

[Andy Clark]

I know 2 people who have done that short cut. I asked then and I ask again
now- how do you check for tight spots in the crank rotation after torquing
the case halves back together?
Andy Clark
Camano Island, WA.
1966 140/4 Monza Sedan
1966 140/4 Yenko Clone
1966 180/4 Cord 8/10 #60
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Craig Nicol" <nicolcs at aol.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>; <reray at echoes.net>
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 9:18 AM
Subject: <VV> RE: installing a cam?


>
> <snip>
>      I have been considering a moderate performance cam for a while now,
( I
> want a little of a lopey idle) and was wondering how much work I would
have
> to do to install it.  I have no intention of a full rebuild... and want to
> minimize disassembly.  Is there any shortcut for installing a cam or is
> pretty much full disassembly?  <unsnip>
>
> Yes, Ray, there is a HUGE shortcut - I'm surprised no one had mentioned
> it... After you have stripped all the tin, top cover, oil pan, bell
housing,
> and rear accessory housing, then, remove the rod bolts for one side of the
> engine and push the rods up into the cylinders.  Finally, just unbolt the
> eight case bolts and oil pickup bolt, and split the cases.  Separate the
> cases and install the new cam.  Make double extra sure that the cam is
> properly aligned to the crank.  Word of caution - this is not a beginner
> project.  This approach is simpler than the total disassembly approach,
but
> still pretty advanced for a self-described "non-mechanic". You'll want to
> put in new lifters and you will still need to pull the valve covers to get
> the valve train set into the new lifters and for final adjustment.
> Craig Nicol