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Hi guys and gals.
I am new to your forum and hope to share some tech ideas and slove problems; mine and yours.
I have been into cars since I was old enough to draw a car and pretty much have done everything thats needs to be done from mechanical, electrical, bodywork and paint.
Recent project is a supercharged 98 Riviera; this being my second one.
This is the first 3800 I have rebuilt so i am learning some new things.
I have come across a head scratcher and hope someone has a definitive answer...
On my 3800, i am trying to understand cam bearing selection.
The shop manual is unclear and the parts supply, Rock Auto , lists 2 designs for cam bearing sizes.
I have had a machine shop do the install but i am not at ease with the tightness even after i took it back. I am not sure I want this shop to be involved any longer.
I am thinking to pull the bearings and start over, only doing it myself as the bearings are not expansive and I don't want a spun cam bearing and the tool is available.
Here are the choices (below) .
Any input is appreciated.
I am new to your forum and hope to share some tech ideas and slove problems; mine and yours.
I have been into cars since I was old enough to draw a car and pretty much have done everything thats needs to be done from mechanical, electrical, bodywork and paint.
Recent project is a supercharged 98 Riviera; this being my second one.
This is the first 3800 I have rebuilt so i am learning some new things.
I have come across a head scratcher and hope someone has a definitive answer...
On my 3800, i am trying to understand cam bearing selection.
The shop manual is unclear and the parts supply, Rock Auto , lists 2 designs for cam bearing sizes.
I have had a machine shop do the install but i am not at ease with the tightness even after i took it back. I am not sure I want this shop to be involved any longer.
I am thinking to pull the bearings and start over, only doing it myself as the bearings are not expansive and I don't want a spun cam bearing and the tool is available.
Here are the choices (below) .
Any input is appreciated.