Cam shaft woes :(
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Thanks - out of interest does that mean you can actually get all of the valve spring pressure off the cam at one point in its rotation?
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I'm pretty sure that rotating with a socket via the crank is easier or at least more accurate than "bumping" the starter. I'm sure you can do it that way, but I was able to be satisfied that I had all of the pressure off the cams by carefully rotating via the crank. I even went around a couple of times to make sure it was exactly where I wanted it to be. I could get it exactly where it needed to be this way.
It was not difficult to reach with a 24mm socket and 3" extension. Removing the spark plugs made it very easy to turn. Clockwise only!
YMMV.
Vector
It was not difficult to reach with a 24mm socket and 3" extension. Removing the spark plugs made it very easy to turn. Clockwise only!
YMMV.
Vector
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It occurred when I was reinstalling/re bolting the camshaft after replacing the secondary tensioners. I tried my best to even out the tension on it when bolting it back in. It was in an awkward position based on its timing, which made it difficult. The other cam did not have a problem going in at all. I heard a large bang and then saw a horrific sight.
I see from tousley ford, a cam for a lincoln LS is only $106. Not sure if they're the same profile though.
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She has been running since late October. One of our awesome members, sparkenzap, was extremely generous and gave me a camshaft from an XJR engine. Perfect fit!
I ended up doing the entire timing system at that point (might as well). https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...e-alive-62597/
I ended up doing the entire timing system at that point (might as well). https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...e-alive-62597/
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