Anyone ever tried???????
Anyone ever tried???????
Elder User
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: East Helena MT
I was going to modify my cam bearing installer as I don't like to beat bearings in like that. I was going to use the collar and cone that came with the tool and then use all thread to pull the bearing into place.
If you have access to metal working tools and are handy with that I don't see why you could not make your own. With that being said I don't think all thread and washers are the answer but with a little time I think making your own could work.
The important thing is the bearing goes in the block straight, oil holes lined up correctly and that they don't get distorted in any way or end up with any nicks on the bearing surface.
Jeff
If you have access to metal working tools and are handy with that I don't see why you could not make your own. With that being said I don't think all thread and washers are the answer but with a little time I think making your own could work.
The important thing is the bearing goes in the block straight, oil holes lined up correctly and that they don't get distorted in any way or end up with any nicks on the bearing surface.
Jeff
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Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Pittsburg, Ca.
I agree, Jeff. It should be possible, but i would suggest something thicker than washers. Maybe some 3/16" plate and a grade 5 or 8 bolt. Cut the plate with a bimetal hole saw and drill out the pilot holes to fit the bolt. Don't forget plenty of oil.
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Joined: May 2004
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From: The hills of No. Calif.
I actually bought a cheapy seal driver kit from my local NAPA store that came with severl different size aluminum seal driver discs and used that. A piece of long 1/2" round stock that I had made an extension handle and it worked beautifully to install the cam bearings in a 6.9 diesel that I rebuilt last winter. Looked like this:
Seems to me it was about 20 bucks...
Seems to me it was about 20 bucks...
