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Originally Posted by turbo nut
We install the cam towers on the heads while on the bench. We even install the cams rockers and set the valves while on the bench. I've been told and seen pictures and thats how the factory assembled them. I have seen people miss align the dowels and screw up the cam towers trying to do it after the heads are on the cylinders.
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Originally Posted by Henry Schmidt
You can't do number 1. If the heads are torqued prior to installing the cam tower the chance of having the locating dowels align is almost impossible.
Number 2 is how we build high performance engines where critical dimensioning is paramount.
Number 3 works when we're performing a generic overhaul where dimensions are known and less critical.
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Henry,
What do you think of the method above by installing the towers to the heads and then put it on as an assembly