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[R.Bingham]

Unfortunately the only way to replace the secondary tensioner is to remove the cams from the cam plate. since you work in a machine shop you probably have access to a press. go ahead and replace the outer bearings when you do this. If for some reason you don't have access to a press you can use the oven/ freezer method to remove and replace you cams from the cam plate. I hope you have a service manual.

Ideally if you had the money and the tools necessary you would also replace the inner cam bearings with Torrington B-148 bearings. To do that would require a special bearing puller/ installer and the cheapest that I have seen for one of those is $90.00.

Use the SE quick install push-rods. As stated before they will run you about $140-160. Then when you have the money later you can update to the hydraulic style tensioners and it won't be that hard to do.

 

[ooheritage]

the answer to my own question is no, in case anyone cared, which they must not since I didn't get an answer. The only way is to push the bearings out which is no problem if you have a hydraulic press. I mean its aluminum and not very thick. so thanks for everyone's help.

 

[R.Bingham]

I answered your question in the first paragraph of my previous reply. You have to remove the cams from the cam plate, either with a press or using the oven/freezer method.

 

[hogrotten]

the answer to my own question is no, in case anyone cared, which they must not since I didn't get an answer. The only way is to push the bearings out which is no problem if you have a hydraulic press. I mean its aluminum and not very thick. so thanks for everyone's help.

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