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    how to rotate cam w head off

    I got a spare 885 i want to practice adjusing the valves, any ideas?

    #2
    with the cam gear?

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      #3
      Originally posted by 0000000000 View Post
      with the cam gear?
      what just grab it and turn? your a better man than me!

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        #4
        you see, there's a torx "bolt" that holds the cam gear on. You "turn" that "bolt" to make the cam turn over. Dont do it on a flat surface if you plan on using the head in the future as you risk damaging the valves.
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          #5
          ^turn it right.

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            #6
            I used an impact gun on the torx tightening to quickly rotate the head assembly off the car.

            -NICK

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              #7
              well, that probably won't do the cam bearings any favors without oil... nor the cam or rockers... jus' sayin'.

              t
              now, sometimes I just mess with people. It's more entertaining that way. george graves

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                #8
                Originally posted by TobyB View Post
                well, that probably won't do the cam bearings any favors without oil...
                never put a head back together without assembly lube or at least oil. i've been able to turn all my 885/AMC heads by hand and cam gear and im no big guy.
                Much wow
                I hate 4 doors

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                  #9
                  Use a strap wrench on the cam sprocket.
                  The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
                  Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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                    #10
                    or an old timing belt and a pair of vise grips

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