I have the unique (and dumb) position where I idled my motor too long on the initial startup of my 4.0 engine, so the cam was not broken in properly. So I am going to replace the cam and do it right. However, I would be allot happier if I didn't have to pull the head, get new gaskets, head bolts etc...
It's been a while since I have replaced a cam. Once you pull the push-rods, are the lifters the only reason to need to pull the head for cam replacement on this motor? In my situation, the motor has only run for 15 minutes total, so I don't see a need for new lifters. I was thinking of just buying 11 harbour Freight magnetic pick-up tools (I already have 1 good one) and just pulling the lifters to the top while I change out the cam. Does anyone see any problems with this, or a better way? I can get the pick-up tools for under $2 each, and that is cheaper than a new head gasket alone... (not to mention the time savings as well)
http://www.harborfreight.com/5-lb-telescoping-magnetic-pickup-tool-38392.html
It's been a while since I have replaced a cam. Once you pull the push-rods, are the lifters the only reason to need to pull the head for cam replacement on this motor? In my situation, the motor has only run for 15 minutes total, so I don't see a need for new lifters. I was thinking of just buying 11 harbour Freight magnetic pick-up tools (I already have 1 good one) and just pulling the lifters to the top while I change out the cam. Does anyone see any problems with this, or a better way? I can get the pick-up tools for under $2 each, and that is cheaper than a new head gasket alone... (not to mention the time savings as well)
http://www.harborfreight.com/5-lb-telescoping-magnetic-pickup-tool-38392.html
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