UPDATE:: CAM'S IN!!!! CAR RUNS!!!

[AZ3.8Camaro]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Magnus:
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Thanks for the concern magnus. Thats really cool of you man.

Anyhow, I fixed the bearing, so far. When I popped it back in, it seemed kinda wierd, but it wouldn't spin in the hole (good sign) but I put jb weld (I know I hate to say I did this) around the bearing (oil holes exluded) and then slid it back into the seat. Let it dry for a day and a half.

Got the new cam in without knocking the bearing out or loosening it in any way.

Haven't got to work on it all week because I have been at work, but I have the heads back on, front cover on. Almost there. I will keep you posted.

On a similar note, I will be getting an ls1 put in during spring break next year. [img]graemlins/evilgrin.gif[/img]

Anyone want to buy an L36 shortblock with "reinforced" cam bearings?? [img]graemlins/rofl.gif[/img]

[Magnus]

I'm curious how this holds.

Figure there are 3/4 functioning bearings... its gonna be interesting.

[AZ3.8Camaro]

Well, I went to the jb weld website. It says for automotive use, and one of the applications is "pressed in bearings" It can handle up to 500 degrees F and has a very high shearing strength. It is impervious to oil, gas, etc.

I think it will hold. Worth a try, would have needed a new block anyways.

[awesomeame]

can't you replace the bearings by going in through the bottom of the engine????????????

--matt

[AZ3.8Camaro]

Its a complicated process only to be done in a machine shop by professionals. :D
Seriously, it is. I wouldnt recommend trying to change them out at all.

[WickEdSix9838]

with the motor out of teh car and apart it isnt that bad, ive done it on a SBC a few times but w/the motor assembled and in the car i dont think its possible...

[AZ3.8Camaro]

UPDATE!!!!
SHE LIVES!!!!!
Car is AWESOME! Nobody thinks its a 6 anymore..
JB weld is holding good so far...
I have nasty misfires under load now in cyl 6 only. Gotta be a plug or wire or injector. Definately not cam related.

I love it!

EDIT -Replace plugs and wires. Runs like a champ.

[ December 24, 2003: Message edited by: AZ3.8Camaro ]</p>

[Timbo1969]

post a sound clip so we can hear the idle and some revs..

[awesomeame]

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--matt

[12secdream]

glad to hear, whenv i installed my 216/216 i had a bit of problem but then it ran hella good, up until i blew a intake gasket doing 145mph racing a mustang.. at least i won!!!! rebuild still awaits!! stay tuned!!

[Big Bad James]

Yeah man, how's it sound?

[cammed3800]

mike ho did you hit 145? did you use the nitrous? i know your limiter is gone byt it takes some seriosu top end to go that fast

[ReodDai]

Careful don't blow the welds on your intake manifold!!! [img]graemlins/rofl.gif[/img]

[AZ3.8Camaro]

It sounds F'n great. I have people stop and look at it all the time. People stopped at stop lights with me roll down their windows to listen and point. Its great.

I will get a clip as soon as I can.

[AZv6camaro]

Thats awesome man, im glad to hear it all went back together all right, congrats on ur new cam [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]