Installing the Camshaft

The original camshaft, after being inspected and declared to be in good shape, is in the process of being cleaned up for assembly. After getting all the old gunk off of there, I liberally coated each cam lobe and each bearing with engine assembly grease.

The camshaft being installed. The Ford shop manual calls for you to screw in a long bolt at the spot where the gear retainer bolt would normally thread in, and use that as leverage to get the cam to go straight in. Not having a bolt that threaded in properly, I did my best. I'm being careful to touch a part of the cam other than the lobes and bearings, to keep from disturbing the grease.

The cam's properly all the way in, and here I am in the process of trying to install the cam drive gear, using a hammer and a block of wood. At this point, the gear is approximately haflway on. As detailed in the next page, I learned a valuable lesson after doing this.

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Introduction to the project

Before the project begins

Removing external parts and accessories

Removing cylinder heads

Heads, gaskets, and the block after head removal

Removing timing gear cover and camshaft

Cleaning the piston tops

Cleaning the ins and outs of the engine

Final engine block cleaning with compresed air

Oil cooler disassembled

Parts ready for painting

Final painting preparation

Parts after painting

Installing BajaGringo drains

Installing the camshaft

Re-installing the camshaft

Assembling and testing the oil cooler

First steps of modifications for the turbocharger

Comparing the stock head bolts to ARP studs (lengthy!)

Installing the cylinder heads

Installing the head studs

Installing the valvetrain

Installing the intake manifold and injector pump

Assembling and installing the turbocharger

Last touches on engine assembly

Installing radiator

The Finished Project