Cam Bearing Install Tool.

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Anyone here have and use this?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/lil-18000/overview/

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Anywhere to get it for less?
 
yes , time consuming pia to use , but the only tool I know of for installing cam bearings
 
found one on craigslist for 40 bucks...used it once...
 
Knocked one set of cam bearing in and out....
 
my friend has an old version of that we used. They work well. The important thing, IMO is to have another person there to make sure the tapered collar is held tight in the front (or rear) bore when you are hammering.
 
Still have to line, bore/ hone cam bearings, right? I'd let you use mine if you were closer. :burnout:MT
 
Well, it sounds as though it works. I don't have the time to run the block down and get them done, so this is my next best option.

I have two other engines that I can use it on (eventually) so I think it will pay for itself.
 
I believe that one is made by Lisle Tools. Very good one. 2 of my favorite machine shops use them. tmm
 
I cannot remember if I moved that how to over here or not.....you might look in the tech section and see. I think I did.
 
I've spent some time on my lathe one day and made one for myself;


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Gives a slight bit more satisfaction being able to knock out/in those bearings with a selfmade tool.
 
Still have to line, bore/ hone cam bearings, right? I'd let you use mine if you were closer. :burnout:MT


Normally you should not. I have a Lisle. Only used it a couple of times, once was one a "Chivvy" friend of mine LOL Be careful, work slow, be patient, and NO BEER
 
i did my 440 with one , worked perfect. cam was a little tight , so I got a tip from rob which was to take an old cam , cut 45 degree slots in it with a cut off wheel , stick it in and "shave" the bearings to get a nice fit. worked like a charm and many miles later engine still runs perfect.
 
i did my 440 with one , worked perfect. cam was a little tight , so I got a tip from rob which was to take an old cam , cut 45 degree slots in it with a cut off wheel , stick it in and "shave" the bearings to get a nice fit. worked like a charm and many miles later engine still runs perfect.
Good idea, wish I knew this last year. And no beer? REALLY! Where in the instructions does it say that! :burnout:
MT
 
i did my 440 with one , worked perfect. cam was a little tight , so I got a tip from rob which was to take an old cam , cut 45 degree slots in it with a cut off wheel , stick it in and "shave" the bearings to get a nice fit. worked like a charm and many miles later engine still runs perfect.

Neat trick.

Gotta pic of said slots?
 
Neat trick.

Gotta pic of said slots?

yea , check the blue room :blob:














no , I didn't get pics. I just worked in it a little at a time, backing it out and cleaning the shavings out as I went. I also oiled it each time so the shavings would stick inside the slot and not fall everywhere


it looked something like this....
 

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That helps, dunka. I couldn't picture how the 45's were.

If I had referenced the Blue room, I would have done it all wrong. :D
 
I've spent some time on my lathe one day and made one for myself;


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Gives a slight bit more satisfaction being able to knock out/in those bearings with a selfmade tool.

Please do elaborate Sir...
The above is for A Small Block Mopar ???
 
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