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Huggerorange73 · 06-25-2011, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS

+1 but that is why we need to find if any one has a one bolt comp cam that has a pin that sits to high.

hugger do you have the cam card? this may be a good way to find out, If we have a vender that has the same cam on the shelf to have them help you, by looking in to it.

I do have the cam card....was just reading over the warranty info.

Comp Cams Part # 146-428-11 SN# VJ1700-10
Engine: Camshaft, GM LS Single bolt XR281HR13

Huggerorange73 · 06-25-2011, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

But if I'm understanding this correctly, the installer would have to have modified the cam it's self to properly instal it. Grind the pin down a bit. Right?

Nope, the other way around....it looks like the pin sat too high and the installer tightened the bolt over the top of the pin.

PQ · 06-25-2011, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Huggerorange73

Nope, the other way around....it looks like the pin sat too high and the installer tightened the bolt over the top of the pin.

What I mean is in order to have installed the cam correctly the installer would have had to grind the pin because the pin appears to have been too long.

I must me misunderstanding.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 06-25-2011, 11:55 PM

Did any one look at this thread? seems his car had a pin brake to and its a comp cam.

Here is the thread.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=cam+pin

Post #40

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 06-25-2011, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

What I mean is in order to have installed the cam correctly the installer would have had to grind the pin because the pin appears to have been too long.

I must me misunderstanding.

No i have never had to cut the pin that is the cam manufacturers Job, But then i have never worked on a LS motor.

Huggerorange73 · 06-26-2011, 12:07 AM

That is EXACTLY what my parts look like.......I think we've solved what happened to this engine.

Toasty · 06-26-2011, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Huggerorange73

That is EXACTLY what my parts look like.......I think we've solved what happened to this engine.

Thought we knew that after it left oil on the ground... it done blowed up!

Gah, sorry man, I just had to... getting tired and slap happy over here

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 06-26-2011, 12:19 AM

Huggerorange73, does it say any where on the comp cam card you need to use there cam gear? may be it was Designed to use there timing gear?

Huggerorange73 · 06-26-2011, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Toasty

Thought we knew that after it left oil on the ground... it done blowed up!

Gah, sorry man, I just had to... getting tired and slap happy over here

Lucky for you I have a good sense of humor

Huggerorange73 · 06-26-2011, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SSRS

Huggerorange73, does it say any where on the comp cam card you need to use there cam gear? may be it was Designed to use there timing gear?

Only thing it mentions on the card is valve springs.

PQ · 06-26-2011, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS

No i have never had to cut the pin that is the cam manufacturers Job, But then i have never worked on a LS motor.

That's what I mean. The installer couldn't have installed it correctly without grinding the pin, which nobody should have to do.

mikeSS · 06-26-2011, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by PQ

That's what I mean. The installer couldn't have installed it correctly without grinding the pin, which nobody should have to do.

so should have the installer noticed this issue?

*GTAHVIT* · 06-26-2011, 12:29 AM

Wow... you have certainly narrowed it down...

This is an awesome thread. Damn Hugger I know you'd much rather have your car running but the silver lining here is a lot of people are learning a ton of good information. Myself included.

Best of luck on whatever path you choose.

Huggerorange73 · 06-26-2011, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by PQ

That's what I mean. The installer couldn't have installed it correctly without grinding the pin, which nobody should have to do.

Like mentioned before, I don't think many bother to check this. 99% of the time, it's not an issue. I always have to be in the "special" 1%.

PQ, I'm thinking you can relate to this

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

so should have the installer noticed this issue?

Not likely...

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