i have my motor all ripped apart and i took the cams out with the cam gears still attached. my problem is that i cannot get the bolt the bolts down the cam gear out. ive tried everything, vice grips, air ratchet, air gun and im all out of ideas. if any of you guys have one, id like to hear it thanks!

 

If you use a decent air gun it should take them right off. Make sure when doing this you have a good bit on the bolt head. Slipping off could make some problems for yourself. I would then take it to a engine builder or a good shop that has friendly people and ask there advice, they could help you out. Just put the cam gear in a vice or have a friend hold the cam with a rag. The best way i found is a healthy air gun,a 1/2 inch

 

Make sure you don't ruin the cam or strip the cam gears (teeth) w/ a vice

 

ok i put a towel over the cam and then put it in the vice

 

no, itll be easier to just put the cam gear in a vice..

 

I used a impact gun. Put a towel around the cam and held it tight. I guess I have a monkey grip or something. That worked for me.

 

If you can't get it off I would recommend taking it to a mechanic shop and asking them to take it off for you. I have done that several times with different parts and have never been charged. Even if they do charge you, they probably won't charge more than $5 and to me it is worth $5 vs replacing a part this is more expensive.

 

thanks guys i ended up getting them off with a 1/2'' air impact gun. now my manual says that there is only 27 lbs-ft of torque needed on them. does that sound like enough??

 

umm check the manual again its more like 41 ft/lbs

 

It should be very easy to remove. Have a friend hold it while you use the impact to take it off.