Push them out in the right direction, if you haven't thought about it. You don't want to push them out through the "thick" side.
Usually they don't push out either, they need to be tapped out, socket wrench extensions usually works nice,

Sure, if you pound it with a sledgehammer.

Cam towers are cheap enough and prevalent enough that you just buy new ones if it goes that way. And you're using RSR rocker shaft seals, right?

Stand back people, master mechanic here :)

I figured out the socket extension tip myself!! So proud! Thanks guys for putting up with me, look forward to more meetings like this :) Pro tip by Catorce was best, 'hit it harder!'

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1503444921.jpg

^Nice, that's exactly what I use, a big long extension like that!

When it doubt, soak it longer or hit it harder. Sometimes both.

What's the point of beating it apart right now.
Drop the chain off the sprocket.
Pull the 12 head nuts and washers, chain box from the case and remove the whole unit
On the table there is so much more flexibility.
Bruce