[rwest]

Hi,

Just got my 77 2.7L engine stripped down to the point of removing the cam nuts. In Wayne’s book, it shows taking the cam housing off with the heads. I had some odd leakdown numbers with air escaping at the head region- thought I hadn’t got the tester sealed in the plug hole due to the sound of the leak. Tried several times and same result- got almost perfect readings in half the cylinders, so I think the tester works.

I want to try and see where the air is leaking and if I have an engine problem or a problem with my test and I think having the cam business out of the way would make it easier to verify.

So, can I just remove the cam housing and chain boxes leaving the heads bolted down?

Thanks,
Rutager