Preparation for cam replacement

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Sep 20, 2005 | 05:00 PM

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optikal illushun

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DYI...take a weekend and have a realible friend with ya. if u have all the parts and someone with a hydrolic press or oven u can successfully get it done...

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Sep 20, 2005 | 05:29 PM

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Monochrome83

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Reliable friend....Check

Hydraulic Press....What?

I work two jobs to hot rod this pig, how am I gonna get a weekend off??

Sep 20, 2005 | 05:39 PM

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optikal illushun

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i dunno how? thats up to u...:-P

hydrolic press...meh, just heat the timing gear to like 300 degrees for 20 minutes in ur oven to slide it over the cam...

Sep 20, 2005 | 06:20 PM

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Monochrome83

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Ok, now I'm really confused, but what you said sounds bad.

Mar 23, 2006 | 04:55 AM

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meck1

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Stractor,
This is a note of thanks for your highly detailed description of cam and cam gear replacement. I just replaced mine this last week and with your write-up and the added hints of others in this thread, it made the job very easy. Since I don't know anyone around but myself who does wrenching on old Fords, I have to depend on this site for info and encouragement. So detailed accounts such as yours are really appreciated.
An added note for anyone else wanting to replace the cam: After looking at the condition of the bolts holding my bumper, I decided it was easier to remove the two engine support bolts, loosen the two transmission support crossmember bolts and jack up the engine an inch. The cam then slid out with no problem and cleared the bumper without having to drop it.

Thanks again,