Camshaft

Camshaft Journal - Diameter





1. Measure each camshaft journal diameter in two directions.
^ If out of specification, install new components as necessary.

Camshaft Journal Clearance - Push Rod Engines





1. NOTE: The camshaft journals must meet specifications before checking camshaft journal clearance.

Measure each camshaft bearing in two directions.
^ Subtract the camshaft journal diameter from the camshaft bearing diameter.

Camshaft Journal - Clearance, Plastigage Method

Special Tools:

Special Tool(s)

NOTE: The camshaft journals must meet specifications before checking camshaft journal clearance.

1. Remove the camshaft bearing cap and lay Plastigage across the surface.





2. NOTE: Do not turn the camshaft while carrying out this procedure.

Position the camshaft bearing cap and install the bolts.
3. Use Plastigage to verify the camshaft journal clearance.
^ If out of specification, install new components as necessary.

Camshaft End Play - Push Rod Engines





Special Tool(s)

1. Remove the valve tappets.
2. Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture to measure camshaft end play.
3. Position the camshaft to the rear of the cylinder block.
4. Zero the indicator.





5. Move the camshaft to the front of the cylinder block. Note and record the camshaft end play.
^ If the camshaft end play exceeds specifications, install a new camshaft thrust plate.

Camshaft End Play - OHC Engines





Special Tool(s)

1. Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture to measure camshaft end play.
2. Position the camshaft to the rear of the cylinder head.
3. Zero the indicator.





4. Move the camshaft to the front of the cylinder head. Note and record the camshaft end play.
^ If camshaft end play exceeds specifications, install new camshaft and recheck end play.
^ If camshaft end play exceeds specification after camshaft installation, install a new cylinder head.

Camshaft Lobe Lift





Special Tool(s)





1. Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture to measure camshaft intake/Exhaust lobe lift.
^ Rotate the camshaft and subtract the lowest indicator reading from the highest indicator reading to figure the camshaft lobe lift.

Camshaft Runout





Special Tool(s)





1. NOTE: Camshaft journals must be within specifications before checking runout.

Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture to measure the camshaft runout.
^ Rotate the camshaft and subtract the lowest indicator reading from the highest indicator reading.
^ If out of specification, install new components as necessary.