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#1
08-13-2010, 09:05 AM
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68 cam install pull engine or not
Can the cam be changed with the engine in a 68 bird or does it make more sense to pull the motor verses the amount of work to remove front end parts.
Can anyone speak from experience? |
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#2
08-13-2010, 09:50 AM
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I was able to do a cam swap in my '68 with the motor in the car. You need to pull the radiator to make room for the cam going in and out but thats not a big deal at all. It was close but there is enough room to do this.
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#3
08-13-2010, 10:10 AM
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i just did a Melling spc-7 (068) cam swap in my 68 bird and yes 'the rad has
to come out to give clearance for cam removal. took 5 hours total and my back was sore by the time we fired it up. use good breakin lube and enjoy!!!!!
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#4
08-13-2010, 02:02 PM
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Great, thanks for the input.
My brother put one in his 76 T/A and nearly had to tear the whole front end apart to get his in.. |
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#5
08-13-2010, 03:51 PM
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The trick for the 76 Bird is to loosen/disconnect the center upright support that holds the hood release.
It will back off enough to pull the cam. 
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#6
08-13-2010, 10:00 PM
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#7
08-14-2010, 08:08 AM
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Take out the hood latch support as well.
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