Another tip is to take a deburring tool or other method to break / chamfer the edge between the block and cam bore hole. That sharp edge can catch and gouge the back side of the cam bearing creating a high spot inside the bearing. A good check is to make sure all the cam bearings will fit the cam journals before installing them. I never did until I ran into the problem. It was the correct bearing for the cam journal, but the inside diameter was just slightly smaller than the journal BEFORE installing the cam bearing. I'll have to try out that Vibra-Tite 550 sealer.
I probably will have to do this. I have 1 collapsed regular lifter on my 4th gen 5.3 and a few people said that part of my lifter (roller)made its way into my oil pan. I'll have to do it myself and it will be my 1st time
Hey Pete...did you already reveal the cam choice? Roller or flat tappet? What's the selection gonna be? I have a stoke stroke 440 .030 over to do and wonder what my choice should be?
OH & that choice of music brings back younger days . . .
It sure does
*Pete's garage* Great tips Pete, thank-you sir for taking the time to show us how it's done. GOD Bless.
Thanks MrRebar, same to you
Another tip is to take a deburring tool or other method to break / chamfer the edge between the block and cam bore hole. That sharp edge can catch and gouge the back side of the cam bearing creating a high spot inside the bearing. A good check is to make sure all the cam bearings will fit the cam journals before installing them. I never did until I ran into the problem. It was the correct bearing for the cam journal, but the inside diameter was just slightly smaller than the journal BEFORE installing the cam bearing. I'll have to try out that Vibra-Tite 550 sealer.
Great tip!
Pete, I am glad to see you are still putting out videos. I love the instructional content.
Me too, thank you
Something I'll never do - would hire a pro like you - but dug watching & listening; cool stuff t/y.
Thanks my friend
great engine work and really dig that music, thanks Pete
Glad you like it
Wow man!! I could see at least 47 way I could mess this job up. Thanks for the info.
Glad to help
Great details Pete! Thank you.
Viewers, don't forget to share on other platforms.
That's awesome! Thanks
I probably will have to do this. I have 1 collapsed regular lifter on my 4th gen 5.3 and a few people said that part of my lifter (roller)made its way into my oil pan.
I'll have to do it myself and it will be my 1st time
I use epoxies that are good up to 400F
Awesome content
Thanks you
Hey Pete...did you already reveal the cam choice? Roller or flat tappet? What's the selection gonna be? I have a stoke stroke 440 .030 over to do and wonder what my choice should be?
This is a flat tappet. I'll share the specs in the cam video coming up
thank you.
You're welcome
Always check cam fitment after too
If it binds you know one bearing is off
Great point, thank you
do it
Just did it