Need help finding a Cam bearing tool

[RetroJim55]

I am new here but have been a HAMBer for a few years .
If I am in the wrong area then let me know .
I am looking for a used cam bearing installer tool for a Ford 302 . If you have one to sell at a fair price or will trade for something please let me know . I am trying to save the machinist costs as much as possible . I really don't want to have to buy a new one but if I do I will .
Can someone tell me the size I need .
Thanks to all !

 

[volvo]

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Years ago you could rent them. Might call around to rental yards or part shops.

 

[RetroJim55]

They aren't any that have them around here .
Thanks for the idea !

 

[Stuart in MN]

I looked around online and it appears you can get a new Ford cam bearing tool for around $100 or you can buy a universal cam bearing tool for around $130 or so (of course, Chevy cam bearing tools are around $50.) You may be able to find a used one on eBay or borrow one locally, but for a one time use tool like that I'd probably just pay the machine shop to do it.

 

[Vernmotor]

I bought a use one off the tool truck for 100.00 .. fits about everything..where are you from Jim ?

 

[sberry]

Yup, I bought a Lisle and paid a little extra for it because of USA but the knock off at the auto parts store was right around 130 and look like it would be just as good. We bought a tool even though it sees only occasional use its nice to have where and when we need it and 3 or 4 jobs pay for it.

 

[nissan_crawler]

I don't mean to insult, and you probably already know, but just in case, beware some cam bearings get clocked to certain positions for proper oiling.

 

[krusty the clown]

here's a link to an article showing a homemade installer

http://members.shaw.ca/ritc1/bearingtool.html

 

[RetroJim55]

Yup, I bought a Lisle and paid a little extra for it because of USA but the knock off at the auto parts store was right around 130 and look like it would be just as good. We bought a tool even though it sees only occasional use its nice to have where and when we need it and 3 or 4 jobs pay for it.

I looked at the Lisle set for $130 plus shipping on ebay .

 

[RetroJim55]

I don't mean to insult, and you probably already know, but just in case, beware some cam bearings get clocked to certain positions for proper oiling.

None intended . Many bearings are different from engine to engine .

 

[RetroJim55]

I bought a use one off the tool truck for 100.00 .. fits about everything..where are you from Jim ?

Abbottstown , Pa.
In between York & Gettysburg .

 

[Vernmotor]

Ok I thought I ask just in case you was close..I would let you use mine..

 

[e-tek]

Do you do a lot of engines? I do about one a year and just have the engine shop do them after hot-tanking, magnuflux and whatever trueing/honing is needed.

 

[rsanter]

hey retro, are you in CA
I have one you coulduse if we can get together

also
I have one I made years ago. it worked very well. it was a copy of the one they had at school. I used it untill I found the one I have like new for $25 at the swap meet

bob

 

[mrpowderkeg]

Lisle makes a nice one. That's what I have and am happy with it. If you're going to be doing 3+ engines in a lifetime, it will pay for itself.

 

[RetroJim55]

Thanks to all for the help .
I think I will just buy a new one because I have 3 engines I will be rebuilding in the next 2 years , so I will at least break even and won't have to leave the block .
If anyone in in Pa. let me know .
Thanks again,Jim