LS cam swap tools

Carlrx7 · 05-10-2010, 03:15 PM

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 · 05-10-2010, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Carlrx7

lender will get a case of 1878 beer.

-Carl

Good stuff.

blkscls1z · 05-10-2010, 03:32 PM

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 · 05-10-2010, 04:09 PM

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

Carlrx7 · 05-10-2010, 04:17 PM

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 · 05-10-2010, 06:46 PM

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 · 05-10-2010, 07:49 PM

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 · 05-10-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

Mr. Camaro · 05-10-2010, 09:01 PM

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 · 05-10-2010, 09:08 PM

outstanding

98Camarod · 05-10-2010, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BAD BOB

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 · 05-10-2010, 09:24 PM

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 · 05-11-2010, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 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

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 · 05-12-2010, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 98Camarod

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 · 05-13-2010, 11:32 PM

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 · 05-14-2010, 08:42 AM

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

1 Slow Z · 05-14-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 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!

Are you not replacing the oil pump?

Carlrx7 · 05-14-2010, 02:36 PM

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 · 05-14-2010, 05:22 PM

Carl PM me your number.

Carlrx7 · 05-14-2010, 06:24 PM

PM sent

05-10-2010, 03:15 PM	#1
Carlrx7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ladson,SC Posts: 3,813	LS cam swap tools 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 Last edited by Carlrx7; 05-10-2010 at 03:23 PM.

05-10-2010, 03:32 PM	#3
blkscls1z Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Between Goose Creek & Moncks Corner Posts: 2,310	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. __________________

05-10-2010, 04:17 PM	#5
Carlrx7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ladson,SC Posts: 3,813	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 Last edited by Carlrx7; 05-10-2010 at 04:23 PM.

05-10-2010, 06:46 PM	#6
1998ta__1991rs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Ash Posts: 4,283	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 __________________ Funny

05-10-2010, 09:01 PM	#9
Mr. Camaro Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: James Island Posts: 451	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 __________________ 91 Camaro RS 05 gmc 2500 diesel 05 Mercedes e55 amg SHAWNBOYMOODY retired my car on Sunday 6-3-12 Last edited by Mr. Camaro; 05-10-2010 at 09:04 PM.

05-10-2010, 04:09 PM	#4
1 Slow Z Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The end of the rainbow! Posts: 968	Get a small wooden dowel from Lowes, worked for me several times and no dropped lifters.

05-10-2010, 07:49 PM	#7
98Camarod Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 1,525	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.

05-10-2010, 09:08 PM	#10
Carlrx7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ladson,SC Posts: 3,813	outstanding

05-10-2010, 09:24 PM	#12
BAD BOB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SUMMERVILLE Posts: 3,681	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 __________________ IM BAD BOB

05-13-2010, 11:32 PM	#15
Carlrx7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ladson,SC Posts: 3,813	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!

05-14-2010, 08:42 AM	#16
blkscls1z Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Between Goose Creek & Moncks Corner Posts: 2,310	If you aren't going to get the compressor from Zac you can borrow mine. __________________

05-14-2010, 02:36 PM	#18
Carlrx7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ladson,SC Posts: 3,813	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..

05-14-2010, 05:22 PM	#19
blkscls1z Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Between Goose Creek & Moncks Corner Posts: 2,310	Carl PM me your number. __________________

05-14-2010, 06:24 PM	#20
Carlrx7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ladson,SC Posts: 3,813	PM sent