Stroker Engine Build Camshaft Installation

As the Gen III V-8 utilizes five equally spaced, equally sized camshaft bearings, it's possible to rest the cam while partially inserted into the block. This makes things very easy and relatively clean, as it allows you to ease the cam in segment by segment--meaning you don't have to oil the entire thing at once (no need for moly-based break-in lube since this is a roller cam). So, slide the lobes in for cylinders 7 and 8 and let the two rear cam bearing journals rest in the front two cam bearings. Then lube the lobes for cylinders 5 and 6, slide the cam in another segment, and so on.

Stroker Engine Build - My First Stroker, Part 2

As the Gen III V-8 utilizes five equally spaced, equally sized camshaft bearings, it's possible to rest the cam while partially inserted into the block. This makes things very easy and relatively clean, as it allows you to ease the cam in segment by segment--meaning you don't have to oil the entire thing at once (no need for moly-based break-in lube since this is a roller cam). So, slide the lobes in for cylinders 7 and 8 and let the two rear cam bearing journals rest in the front two cam bearings. Then lube the lobes for cylinders 5 and 6, slide the cam in another segment, and so on. View Related Article