Mark,
I took a look at it and I'm not sure that removing the head will help. There
is still a long way to the lifter gallery and there is a limitation in size
getting something down there. So out comes the cam.. I hope.
Lester
On Aug 4, 2014, at 10:15 AM, Mark Haynes wrote:
> I wouldn't pull the cam at first, If you pull the head, you'll have more
> access to the lifter gallery, then try a reacher/grabber (you know the
little
> fingers thingy). I'd be afraid that if I pulled the cam, the parts would
drop
> into the sump and then you'll HAVE to pull the pan as well- I know how my
luck
> goes, especially when I've been Forrest :}
>
>
> Mark Haynes
> It only goes one way-Pay it Forward
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Spridgets [mailto:spridgets-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
> Lester
> Sent: Friday, August 01, 2014 6:01 PM
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> Subject: [Spridgets] Cam removal on 1275 in car
>
> Hello all,
>
> is it possible to remove the camshaft on a 1275 with the engine in the car?
>
> Is it remove the head and pull the followers out the top or does the engine
> have to come out?
>
> Lester
>
> .. don't ask.
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