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Best methods for cam locking when doing head gasket

posted by  KlausC on  Tue Oct 14 14:45 CST 2014
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The cams are loose and not part of the cover as you will soon see. When you are ready to install the cam cover you will need to tie down the front of the cams to the cover and then use the angle iron tool to hold the rears in place against the cover.

When coating the cam cover and base with RTV, use a small sponge roller and keep the RTV layer thin. Note, you will need to make a tool to fasten down the cover, the aluminum screws are not strong enough to pull the cover down with the valve springs trying to push the cams up - lots of force there.

Again, be careful not to break the cam cover during removal. Pry slowly and carefully, the cover will pop up with the valve spring pressure.
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