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Reply #225 - 12/27/23 at 14:35:58
 
A cleaned up view of the camshaft bearing - it was just lint.
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Reply #226 - 12/27/23 at 14:38:00
 
And the other bearing that was showing the lint in earlier photos.
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Reply #227 - 12/27/23 at 14:44:34
 
Broader View.  The rocker arm pads feel nice and smooth.  I don't know what I'm talking about, but they almost seem like they are streaked from oil, solvent, rtv, or something.  It's like the metal is stained.  They aren't scarred.
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Reply #228 - 12/27/23 at 15:20:40
 
Cam Gear Timing Marks - just to prove I can find TDC.  LOL.  One was marked with some white paint that I scratched off with my finger nail.

And sure enough, the head cover bolts DID have their washers seized tight to the flange.  Probably important to separate them to get correct torque readings during reinstallation.
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Reply #229 - 12/28/23 at 11:03:01
 
I got the cam, gear, chain guide, and nuts on head studs removed.  

I've tried to use the stud puller graciously supplied by Super Dave and inspired by DBM, but I have not been successful thus far.  The tool keeps slipping.  Dave - I followed your suggestions of getting the studs clean and dry and running the tool all the way down snug to the head.  I did not go super tight against the head - just really snug.

So I'm taking a lunch break time out.  Eat my Wheaties and try again.

Following are some pics of the lower cam bearings, camshaft, and more.  I can take more pics if needed.
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Reply #230 - 12/28/23 at 11:07:02
 
There is a small scratch or scoring (where my finger nail is pointing) on one of the bearings.  Doesn't seem terrible to me, but I'm not a mechanic.
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Reply #231 - 12/28/23 at 11:08:10
 
another view.
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Reply #232 - 12/28/23 at 11:08:52
 
Camshaft
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Reply #233 - 12/28/23 at 11:09:28
 
Another angle of the cam.
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Reply #234 - 12/28/23 at 11:13:57
 
Rear cam chain guide.  I wasn't sure this thing was coming out.  The nut that holds the CCT wanted to get stuck against the gear as you manipulate it out toward the clutch area/rear of case.
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Reply #235 - 12/28/23 at 11:15:07
 
Another angle of the cam chain guide.  Looks like its been doing cam chain guide stuff.
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Reply #236 - 12/28/23 at 11:19:03
 
Well....the cam chain didn't exactly get gently lowered into the case, but that's where it ended up.  Let's just say my 3rd hand was already occupied.
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Reply #237 - 12/28/23 at 11:21:07
 
Bustin' these nuts took more effort than I anticipated.  Skid marks on a couple of the copper washers.  The one in the rabbit hole really wanted to give me a hard time (had to grab a longer ratchet to bust that nut).
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Reply #238 - 12/28/23 at 11:27:39
 
Had to take a photo of the crappy head cap seal.

I'm sure y'all have tons more design issues to criticize than me, but this weak arse plug with no sealant is just ridiculous.  It should be a screw-in allen head plug with a gasket.
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Reply #239 - 12/28/23 at 12:05:14
 
Yay!  I ate my Wheaties and the left rear stud decided to come out.  One more stud to go and maybe I'll meet Woody today!  I haven't decided what to do with Woody yet (frame it, burn it, bury it, ???).

It takes creating quite a bit of jab tension between the rod portion and jab bolt portion of the tool.  The sweet sound of it breaking free!!  Once loose, it threaded out more easily and cleanly than I expected.
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