Cam?

HOOV3R · Feb 3, 2013

Debating on if I should do a cam while doing my build or not.

What's getting done -
S366, MPD manis and up-pipes, CED intake, Absolute intake mani, 225 or larger injectors, MPD O-ringed heads, RCD valve springs and push rods and the usual supporting stuff.

Also, how big of a pita is it to do a cam through the back without pulling the engine out? (Cab off trans out)

Cr500 · Feb 3, 2013

Assuming you have heads off, you need to pull rear cover, lifter hold downs, hydraulic pump, oil rail branch, crank end, then you can remove the 2 bolts and pull cam.

HOOV3R · Feb 3, 2013

Heads will be off, and if I put a cam in, new lifters will go in with it.

04stroker · Feb 3, 2013

I would put one in if it was mine. I've done several and love the way it makes the trucks run/drive.

Cr500 · Feb 3, 2013

It would be a good idea to at least replace lifters. With all the plastic mess and stupid aftermarket oil filters these 6.0 s have, it seems at some point in Mosts life they have been low on oil pressure. What's 200 bucks when you're buying all that other stuff?

Snoop · Feb 3, 2013

If its in your budget, do it. Wish I could have to mine. I heard there is a lot more power on top end. And I also suggest lifters!

Also get a new rear main seal.

HOOV3R · Feb 3, 2013

Snoop said:
If its in your budget, do it. Wish I could have to mine. I heard there is a lot more power on top end. And I also suggest lifters!

Also get a new rear main seal.

I've been really thinking about doing it now. Was already going to be doing a new rear main, since mine is leaking slightly.

Cutting-Edge Diesel · Feb 3, 2013

you are really suppose to pull the crank to pull the cam but its been done with out doing it before

Cr500 · Feb 3, 2013

I figured that would be said.
That rear seal flange has a machined lip. If checked runout before/ after it would be The same.
The people that wrote that part about ruining the crank if rear flange removed were same people who said that these motors can't run without egr system.

Mdub707 · Feb 4, 2013

If someone does end up putting a cam in their truck, please take pics and notes for the rest of us lol. I contemplated doing it to mine recently, since I had thought I was going to be pulling the motor for studs/gaskets etc... but got access to a lift, so cab is going up and the cam can wait. It is something I would like to do in the future though.

HOOV3R · Feb 4, 2013

I'm almost positive I'm going to do one. I'll take some pictures when I do.

Breaking Habits · Feb 4, 2013

Tyler,

I can ship you a cam out same day with a smoking deal like you always get. Just give me a shout at the shop, Ive got a handful in stock.

Jared

HOOV3R · Feb 4, 2013

Jared @ River City Diesel said:
Tyler,

I can ship you a cam out same day with a smoking deal like you always get. Just give me a shout at the shop, Ive got a handful in stock.

Jared

I'll be getting one from you. I'm trying to get a core to ship to you right now.