Cam Install

DBQLSC · May 10, 2015

OK just need advice from people that have done it. I can't pull my cab but I can pull the engine or drop the transmission. I'm leaning towards dropping the trans because I don't have a way to hold the engine. I'm not dropping the crank either, just pulling the flange.

strokin6L · May 11, 2015

http://powerstrokearmy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62397
I started the same thread a little while back. Rykan was very helpful!

DBQLSC · May 11, 2015

But can you do it in cab? I'm assuming so I just am looking for reassurance. This build went from a simple stud job to way out of hand.

strokin6L · May 11, 2015

Yeah as long as you can pull the heads off, hpop, and get the lifters out

DBQLSC · May 11, 2015

Yep, everything is coming out except for the crank, rods and pistons.

strokin6L · May 11, 2015

Its doable then. Big thing is to make sure the crank hub goes on in the same orientation it came off.

04stroker · May 11, 2015

I would probably pull the engine. I'm not sure you have the clearance to pull the cam straight out of the back without hitting the body. It may be doable but may not be I would pull the engine to save the hassle.

strokin6L · May 11, 2015

Never thought about it hitting the back of the firewall when pulling it out. Good thinking Ryan.....might hafta pull the motor then.

powerstrokedkid87 · May 11, 2015

04stroker said:
I would probably pull the engine. I'm not sure you have the clearance to pull the cam straight out of the back without hitting the body. It may be doable but may not be I would pull the engine to save the hassle.

agree with this....pulling the engine would be my move. We replaced a few cams, its very doable, but I don't think I would attempt in in the truck. its gta be perfect going back in, not something I would risk

Extended Power · May 11, 2015

If it's down to basically the block with crank and pistons in it, it would be super easy to pull it out of the truck.
Now way I would ever try to do something like that with it still in the truck....waaaaay to many things to go wrong.
Once you have it out, you will be very happy you did it that way.
Nicking a cam bearing, and taking out an entire engine would suck knowing you could have use taken a few extra hours and pulled the engine....cause that's all it takes me to do it by myself.

DBQLSC · May 11, 2015

Any tips to hold the engine? I've got a bigger regular stand but not a side mount one.

Extended Power · May 11, 2015

DBQLSC said:
Any tips to hold the engine? I've got a bigger regular stand but not a side mount one.

I have hung mine off the back of the block three times, with no issues.
Just make sure the bolts are long enough, and the stand is rated for it.

When installing the cam, I have the block on the floor, front facing down, and slowly ease the cam into the block from the top.
Then just lay 'er down, and pick it up with a hoist, and put it on the stand.

99powerstroke62 · May 17, 2015

Nothing to add to the thread.
But OP I'm from the Dubuque IA as well

DBQLSC · May 18, 2015

Huh, here I thought I was all alone.:toast: I think I'm going to build a cradle that bolts to the motor mounts. I'll start that after I modify my fuel pump mount. Made it just a little narrow and can get the fittings in.

BS Hauler · May 20, 2015

Your not alone

I am from Charles City, Iowa

lenzhotrod · May 30, 2015

Extended Power said:
I have hung mine off the back of the block three times, with no issues.
Just make sure the bolts are long enough, and the stand is rated for it.

When installing the cam, I have the block on the floor, front facing down, and slowly ease the cam into the block from the top.
Then just lay 'er down, and pick it up with a hoist, and put it on the stand.

That's how I have done mine. It works and I don't have to buy more tools that I probably won't use again.