i have read of some people using a long piece 1/2" threaded rod and large fender washers to press them out and back in. don't know how easy it would be.

the pics you have posted almost scare me enough to make me not want to replace the cam and lifters in my truck.

 

They are definitely going to be changed out. Just researching how its been done. I do have a machine shop to inquire with that does magnums...

Found this posting and I'd say he was worse off then me: http://thespeedfreaks.net/showthread...3-Cam-Bearings

In the link above there is another link to a homemade tool. Looks cool. My pics pale in comparison. lol

I think my experience can at least give insight to potential camshaft bearing condition. Galling being the primary degradation mechanism, most likely a result of low oil pressure over some appreciable time.

I think I may just replace with following:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CLE-SH875S

Any other suggestions are welcome. Lining up the galley holes goes without saying. I've been quite meticulous with this whole thing, minus the nicks due to cam removal.....

Thanks for the eyes and input and welcome more.


ps. forgot this good article about mopar oiling system.

http://www.moparmagazine.com/2011/ju...ne_oiling.html

 

I used to always coat cam and cam bearings (as well as crank) with STP on installation so they are not dry on first crank. I would also recomment mic'ing the bearing ID and cam OD before installation to make sure the fit is correct.

 

Confirmed with experienced machine shop. Gotta yank the engine.



Gonna flex some muscles. Then I'll just have him remove and install them. Big recommendation was to also check the main bearings b/c of this condition.

 

You familiar with the term "Scope Creep"?

 

Very familiar. Not only with this but also in the workplace. It's always been a potential here. You know, plan for the worst and hope for the best? lol

ps. even with the family. went in for our first ultrasound expecting a singleton...nope, twins!!

 

....new short block here I come.

 

Pretty sure the block doesn't NEED to be removed, but machine shop will tell you that because it's a whipping to do in the truck.

For the front bearing, you must pull it as you need to pound it out from the back, but not if you were just doing #4.

 

+1...... And the extra clearance of the BL can only help. No way that motor needs to come out.

 

Thanks