340 camshaft bearing replacement question

[72hemi]

So it turns out the 340 I am working on needs the cam bearings replaced. So I have new bearings and the tool to install them and I am wondering if there is any special order they need to be installed in or any tricks I should know. I know I need to make sure I get them in straight. Thanks.

[71chally416]

They install back to front and make sure the oil holes are lined up.

[72hemi]

Thanks, anything special to remove the old ones?

[71chally416]

Just the right tool with the slidehammer and some care and patience. 

[Changin Gears]

The trick is to get them square with each other.  To do this you need to intall the back 2 with handle out the front and the front 2 with handle out the back (middle doesn't matter).  The insures that the tool is straight and the bearings will end up straight.

Before I got my own tool, when a machine shop would install the bearings, the cam would always be snug when turning.  If you do yourself and take your time the cam will spin easy.

[71chally416]

Good idea! That way you have a good reference to make it square with the rod location in the cam journal. 

[Chryco Psycho]

you will nto be able to replace the rear brg without removing the cam plug & the tranny canot be bolted to the engine while doing this
Basically you have to install from the rear & follow the advice above