Progress! - New Cam

[dodj]

Now i just need to order a crank socket to do it...not cheap!!!

It's just an 1.25" socket. Not that dear is it? $10-$15?

[Cudajason]

Now i just need to order a crank socket to do it...not cheap!!!

It's just an 1.25" socket. Not that dear is it? $10-$15?

No no...that I have, already have that bolt out.

I need the socket that will turn the crank with the bolt and balancer removed. Bonus if you can attach the degree wheel to it!!

Jason

[Chryco Psycho]

Eathanol will eat the sight plugs .
If you have a large open end wrench you can use that on the end of the crank to turn it , I have done this in the past .

[RUNCHARGER]

I use the original bolt with some thick washers to hold the degree wheel on, or even mount the balancer with the degree wheel in front of it.

[dodj]

I use the original bolt with some thick washers to hold the degree wheel on, or even mount the balancer with the degree wheel in front of it.

Add some washers and use the same bolt/socket.

[Cudajason]

Eathanol will eat the sight plugs .
If you have a large open end wrench you can use that on the end of the crank to turn it , I have done this in the past .

@Chryco Psycho   you mean on the bolt...or the crank...not sure I have a large enough wrench for the end of the crank.

I use the original bolt with some thick washers to hold the degree wheel on, or even mount the balancer with the degree wheel in front of it.

Add some washers and use the same bolt/socket.

I was thinking that too...but I was thinking if I have to rotate it backwards the bolt will just come out.

Jason

[RUNCHARGER]

I always just spin them forward and the bolt will tighten enough so it won't back off anyway. To remove just strike the end of the wrench with a hammer to jar the bolt loose.

[7212Mopar]

https://www.summitracing.com/oh/parts/pro-67493/overview/

This is the one I used. It keys to the crankshaft key and lock with a set screw.

[Chryco Psycho]

I was talking about using it on the nose of the crank , it will stop against the key

[Cudajason]

Made a little more progress over the weekend.

@blown motor stoped by for a vist too!

Murray after our chat, I had to pull the cam and check if my memory was right.

back story, I have put off changing my cam for years because I rember my high school shop teacher saying that the rear cam bearing was an odd size in this year 360 (1980).

I measured the old cam (edelbrock purchased early 90s) and new cam (lunati) and the are the same.
I guess a missrembered that point. Its a bit of a relief to be honest. Now i just need some more time to get it all done.

Jason

[Brads70]

   Hurry up already, you could be driving this in a couple of weeks! 

[Cudajason]

  Hurry up already, you could be driving this in a couple of weeks! 

Yeah I know I am slow...work is crazy...life is crazy...I am slowing going crazy...but I will get it done and be driving in spring...I hope.   

Jason

[Cudajason]

Hmmm...I think I found one of the issues contributing to my collant leak.

The edges of the timing cover around the water inlet and outlet look pretty thin.

I happen to have an extra timing covers and the edges look much better. Only issue with my spare one is that the fuel pump mount bolt holes are striped, bit that should be an easy fix.

Jason

[Brads70]

The crank seals look to be different diameters? No? If you need those fuel pump holes helicoiled I think I have a 3/8" kit here?

[blown motor]

But the spare one's not purple @Cudajason  !