Cam follower Guides

[GrahamW]

Hi

Can anyone point me in the direction of how to fit cam follower guides correctly.
i've reached the point on my engine rebuild where the guides need fitting and i can only see hours of pain and frustration in getting the pairs to line up correctly with the flats

Thanks....

[Rick F]

The "flat" on the flange presses into the appropriate cutout in the block. I Use an old cam follower and a spanner to twist the guides to align them, then pull them down with a big "G" clamp.

[GrahamW]

Thanks for the tips Rick, much appreciated 

[Speedex750]

Hi Graham,

You could try knocking them in in pairs - with something softish of course - they usually aren't that tight.

Dave

[Terrytuned]

Hi Graham I use an old cam follower with 2 plain washers bolted on top to knock them in, if you are using a reground cam or followers make sure the
tappet locknut does not foul the top of the guide.

[GrahamW]

Hi Chaps

All sorted.
I eased them in in pairs and seated them with a nylon mallet.
I checked a follower in each guide for smoothness and i had one which was binding slightly, so a quick rub with a needle file and everything is nice a smooth !

---

Thanks Terry, i am a bit far off checking clearances, but i will bear in mind you tip.