Roller follower installation question

[rwmorrisonjr]

I'm getting ready to install the roller followers after my timing job and I'm having a bear of a time trying to get some of them in. Would it be better for me to loosen up the cam shaft so I can slide them in then tighten it all back down? I really don't want to do that since I have everything else set, but getting these installed is a PITA!

 

[JExpedition07]

I put them all in before the cam and tightened the cam caps ever so slowly and alternated which one I tightened every little turn as to not warp the camshaft. They say this is a big no-no….but 1.5 years and 25,000 miles later no issues lol. I also used a factory Ford oil pump and not a Melling. Runs like a top.

 

[07navi]

There are videos on utube that show you how to do it. Special tools help.

 

[rwmorrisonjr]

Got them all in with the special tool. Had to figure out how to move them around but once I got in the groove all was good. Should be able to close everything up tomorrow and fire it back up!