Camshaft Bearings

Tinman · Post by **Tinman** » Wed Oct 02, 2013 6:46 pm

Is there a secret "DIY" method to removing and installing the bearings onto the camshafts?
Or is this something that needs to be taken to the shop.

Unfortunately, I cannot locate any information on how it's done. I have my ideas, but before I spend $$ on tools, I thought I'd ask. Thanks in advance.

Tinman

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Thu Oct 03, 2013 4:35 am

Camshaft in the freezer. Warm the bearings gently. If they don't slip on, Just tap them on with a hollow socket or piece of pipe that contacts only the central part of the bearing, not the outer.

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Tinman · Post by **Tinman** » Thu Oct 03, 2013 11:00 am

G-Man, thanks. To remove the old bearings, do you heat the bearing and tap out the cam?

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Thu Oct 03, 2013 12:03 pm

A bit of heat will help but if you are going to scrap the bearing it doesn't matter if you hold the outer race ( in the vise ) and tap the shaft through with a brass drift. If you are ever going to reuse the bearing, putting impact through the balls should be avoided.

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Tinman · Post by **Tinman** » Thu Oct 03, 2013 2:33 pm

G-Man, it worked like a charm! Once it started to move it was piece of cake. Thanks for the assistance.

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Thu Oct 03, 2013 2:54 pm

Tinman

You're welcome. It's always good to help.

G