Cam bearing installation

Mike Graham · 05-30-2022, 09:01 AM

Looking for a tool to install cam bearings in a production environment. Does everyone still use the hammer method,or is there a more efficient way of doing it?

nolongerracing · 05-30-2022, 06:09 PM

BHJ Products

SSDiv6 · 05-31-2022, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Graham

Looking for a tool to install cam bearings in a production environment. Does everyone still use the hammer method,or is there a more efficient way of doing it?

Most use the hammer method tool sold by Lisle, Snap-On and others.

The BHJ tool is very nice, and it pulls the bearing mechanically. The BHJ tool is aimed toward a production environment where you are working on various makes and types of engines.

Glenn Briglio · 05-31-2022, 12:07 PM

I have an OTC cam bearing tool. Not very fast but a must for roller cam bearings. Sounds like the same as BHJ.

Mark Yacavone · 05-31-2022, 01:13 PM

Mike, I thought everybody used the 4 pound Ford tool.
Surely you've got a few of those ;-)

SSDiv6 · 05-31-2022, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Glenn Briglio

I have an OTC cam bearing tool. Not very fast but a must for roller cam bearings. Sounds like the same as BHJ.

If you have the OTC tool that threads in the cam bearings, it's worth gold!
Similar to the BHJ tool, more compact and was discontinued many moons ago!

Glenn Briglio · 05-31-2022, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SSDiv6

If you have the OTC tool that threads in the cam bearings, it's worth gold!
Similar to the BHJ tool, more compact and was discontinued many moons ago!

Yes great tool.

Jeff Stout · 05-31-2022, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Mike, I thought everybody used the 4 pound Ford tool.
Surely you've got a few of those ;-)

Swing Press

BillK · 06-01-2022, 07:57 AM

Mike,

Not sure what you mean by "production environment" ?? I have the BHJ tool but usually grab my good old K-line most of the time. I got the BHJ in a trade with a customer and it works nice but to be honest with you it is slow and I cant say that it does any better of a job than the K-line with a big hammer.

The other thing with the BHJ is that you have to buy or make different mandrels for each bearing size. I made a couple for the late model Hemis and the LS with the big front bearing.

After having it for a while now I would probably not recommend it for everyday use. I rarely use it and I probably do 3 sets of bearings a week ?

Just my opinion,

BillK · 06-01-2022, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Stout

Swing Press

I like that one

05-30-2022, 09:01 AM	#1
Mike Graham Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 405 Likes: 1 Liked 327 Times in 65 Posts	Cam bearing installation Looking for a tool to install cam bearings in a production environment. Does everyone still use the hammer method,or is there a more efficient way of doing it?

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nolongerracing Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 173 Likes: 2 Liked 72 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Cam bearing installation BHJ Products

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Glenn Briglio VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Massapequa Park,NY Posts: 1,273 Likes: 1,881 Liked 954 Times in 301 Posts	Re: Cam bearing installation I have an OTC cam bearing tool. Not very fast but a must for roller cam bearings. Sounds like the same as BHJ. __________________ 1989 Camaro Iroc-Z I/SA B&B Auto Machine Shop.

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Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,742 Likes: 2,843 Liked 5,002 Times in 1,902 Posts	Re: Cam bearing installation Mike, I thought everybody used the 4 pound Ford tool. Surely you've got a few of those ;-) __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

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BillK Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Waldorf Md Posts: 230 Likes: 12 Liked 30 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Cam bearing installation Mike, Not sure what you mean by "production environment" ?? I have the BHJ tool but usually grab my good old K-line most of the time. I got the BHJ in a trade with a customer and it works nice but to be honest with you it is slow and I cant say that it does any better of a job than the K-line with a big hammer. The other thing with the BHJ is that you have to buy or make different mandrels for each bearing size. I made a couple for the late model Hemis and the LS with the big front bearing. After having it for a while now I would probably not recommend it for everyday use. I rarely use it and I probably do 3 sets of bearings a week ? Just my opinion, __________________ Bill Koustenis