How do you install camshaft bearings?

BlueOvalStangGT

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I ordered a set for when I rebuild my shortblock, does a machine shop have to put these in?

 

Modular2v

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i would have them do.....they are kinda tricky to get in, plus if they put knicks in the bearings the shop is liable not you....have them hot tank the block, install new cam bearings and freezed plugs, should only cost you around 90$ for all of it

 

CManT1914

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I've always been curious, where are the freeze plugs located on our blocks?

 

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Underneath. You can't miss them.

 

Modular2v

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CManT1914 said:

I've always been curious, where are the freeze plugs located on our blocks?

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along the sides of the block (the big circle things) there are also two close to the intake valley

 

bubba-dough

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I agree, as long as your block is at the machine shop getting tanked, checked and any machine work have them do the cam bearings and freeze plugs.

 

txstang84

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Modular2v said:

i would have them do.....they are kinda tricky to get in, plus if they put knicks in the bearings the shop is liable not you....have them hot tank the block, install new cam bearings and freezed plugs, should only cost you around 90$ for all of it

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price may differ a little, but the priciple is the same. i've watched them do it on one of my engines, simple process, but requires some finesse...

 

BlueOvalStangGT

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Ok a shop is doing it tomorow, this ghetto rebuild of mine is starting to cost quite a bit.