LS cam swap tools

[Carlrx7]

looking to borrow the spring compressor, lifter hold up rods, and sparkplug air fitting to hold the valves up.

lender will get a case of german beer, or a 24 pack of their choice.

only need the tools for a day or two depending on my work schedule.

,thanks!

-Carl

[ElecTech]

lender will get a case of 1878 beer.

-Carl

Good stuff. :bigthumb:

[blkscls1z]

I have a spring compressor tool that I made that is similar to the one in the below pic.
http://i2.tinypic.com/t5qgt0.jpg

You can use 5/16 wooden dowel rods to hold the lifters up. They are cheap & you can pick those up at Lowes or any other hardware store.

[1 Slow Z]

Get a small wooden dowel from Lowes, worked for me several times and no dropped lifters.

[Carlrx7]

that looks like the Tim's tool i just found over on the ls1tech site..

oh and i just looked at the beer and its not 1878. but made by the same company (boars head logo).

and my friend, jay is lending me the spark plug air fitting.

so i just need to swing by lowes today.

and blkscls1, can you make me one of those? will a case cover it? i think you'd have to split it with jay though. LOL

[1998ta__1991rs]

ive got the comp tool that does 2 at a time and the single tool that u use a ratchet on, let me know, i can give u a hand my schedule is pretty open right now

[98Camarod]

the biggest pita for me was the balancer. I found a pipe plug to use so that the puller would spin in that. And then I used threaded rod to get it back on there.

[BAD BOB]

the biggest pita for me was the balancer. I found a pipe plug to use so that the puller would spin in that. And then I used threaded rod to get it back on there.

they make a puller for them then just use a hammer to re-install

[Mr. Camaro]

i have the harmonic balancer puller tool if you need it, its made just for lsx cars. just give me a call or if you want you can stop by lexus of charleston and pick it up

834-5056 corey

[Carlrx7]

outstanding

[98Camarod]

they make a puller for them then just use a hammer to re-install

Its the 3 jaw puller, that's what I used. I used the existing crank bolt but I'm guessin all the pressure put on it to pull the balancer off galled the threads on the bolt. I had a hell of a time getting it out and then had to run a tap through the crank because the threads got marred up. I have the old bolt somewhere. I'll take a picture of it so you can see it, it's some pretty fucked up shit. Then I found a pipe plug, which I'll take a picture of also, which works amazing

[BAD BOB]

yeah the puller for it is still like a regular 3 jaw puller that latches on the pulley where the 3 flat areas are then a rod goes through the crank bolt hole and bottoms out then the puller presses on that so it dont on the threads

[Carlrx7]

ive got the comp tool that does 2 at a time and the single tool that u use a ratchet on, let me know, i can give u a hand my schedule is pretty open right now

im sitting Bravo/Alert tomorrow threw friday, you wana swing by one of those days and we can swap out the springs?

thanks!

-Carl

[clubracergt1]

Its the 3 jaw puller, that's what I used. I used the existing crank bolt but I'm guessin all the pressure put on it to pull the balancer off galled the threads on the bolt. I had a hell of a time getting it out and then had to run a tap through the crank because the threads got marred up. I have the old bolt somewhere. I'll take a picture of it so you can see it, it's some pretty fucked up shit. Then I found a pipe plug, which I'll take a picture of also, which works amazing


Went through the same on Sr's LT. Is there a way around this? I am scared to death the crank is going to get messed up.

[Carlrx7]

got the front of the car all torn down. just gotta pull the crank pulley, swap cam, timing chain. and swap out the springs (still need the compressor)

good times!

[blkscls1z]

If you aren't going to get the compressor from Zac you can borrow mine.

[1 Slow Z]

got the front of the car all torn down. just gotta pull the crank pulley, swap cam, timing chain. and swap out the springs (still need the compressor)

good times!

Are you not replacing the oil pump?

[Carlrx7]

its a ls2 pump. should be no problem.

p.s. anyone want to swing by and drop off a spring compressor tool? im in the ladson area. im on standby so can't really leave the house..

[blkscls1z]

Carl PM me your number.

[Carlrx7]

PM sent

[04ctd]

i saw you in there working on it, but we had a fundraiser Saturday morning,

and a big family picnic Saturday evening.

last of the family just left today.


did you get it all took care of? need a hand?

john

[98Camarod]

Here's my old crank bolt that fucked me and the plug that I used to remove the crank pulley

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k199/Therod0120/camaro004.jpg

[Carlrx7]

Looking for the spring compressor tool and air fitting once again, buddy needs his cam swapped out this weekend, im doing all i can to raise money for my new drivetrain.

[Carlrx7]

Swapping back to the stock cam and valve springs. I thought I had a spring compressor tool but can't find it. Anyone have one laying around I can borrow tomorrow? I can come pick it up early AM.

-Carl

[Matts94Z28]

I believe Zac has my air tool still. Text him and see if you can borrow it.

[Carlrx7]

Thanks. I have the air tool to hold the valves up. Just looking for the metal plate to compress the springs. Thanks though.


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[1998ta__1991rs]

i have one but its worn out, i always liked the tunderracing tool better

[RoadconeTuning]

I think carl needs to invest in one since hes had to do this 87 times in the past 3yrs now.

[Carlrx7]

I think carl needs to invest in one since hes had to do this 87 times in the past 3yrs now.

I did buy one. But can't find it. :(. It was the one on ls1tech

[bambooi]

I had the one on tech... RSI spring compressor. Sold it though.

[Carlrx7]

Neal found his and letting me borrow it. I hope the C7's LT1 uses a different tool!