Oct 19, 2010 · I have made cam tools with old camshafts and a large body washer a few times.Just cut the journals off the old cam and driill the center to 3/8.I use 3/8 threaded rod …

Jun 8, 2020 · Decided to buy me a cam bearing installation tool. Looking around on the internet it "appears" that most of the available ones are very similar if not...

Nov 21, 2012 · sbc cam bearing install question Discussion in ' The Hokey Ass Message Board ' started by psychobilly1963, Nov 21, 2012.

Jan 4, 2006 · Flathead cam bearings are the best lubrucated cam bearings in automotive history, Just mic them and you`re ok.. *IF* you need to change your cam bearings, Mac VanPelt sells …

May 31, 2024 · The cam bearings are a tight drive in fit with the proper tool to keep them in line and straight. Clearance for the bushing to the block is zero. Are the rest of the bushings …

Mar 8, 2023 · The thrust plate on the front of the cam should put the cam in the proper position when installed. Cam thrust is to the rear on the 8BA and to the front on the 59 series engines.

Apr 19, 2022 · The SBC has three different cam bearing bore IDs, so I made a set of three pucks that align the installation tool. I like a snug fit on the bearing installation puck. On the store …

Jun 8, 2020 · Technical Cam Bearing Installation Tool Discussion in ' The Hokey Ass Message Board ' started by ekimneirbo, Jun 8, 2020.

Mar 19, 2025 · The installation tool has to be designed just for the Flathead. Pictured above is the cam bearing installation tool I made to remove the bearings the machine shop installed and …

Dec 28, 2022 · Sounds to me like the Cam in the motor has had the bearing journals turned and undersized bearings installed to compensate. I believe I'd do just a little homework and verify …