Stroker Engine Build Cam Sensor Installation

The cam sensor (right) is now installed at the top rear of the block. The sensor reaches down to the rear of the camshaft and, by reading a spiral-shaped metal stamping just ahead of the rearmost cam bearing journal, detects the cam's rotational position. While back here, we also installed an item that we skipped earlier: the oil pressure sensor (left). To be able to torque it properly, a special GM tool is required (to fit over its plastic connector); not wanting to blow the cash on this item, we just put some Teflon-based sealant on the threads and made the sensor what we thought was the appropriate tightness.

Stroker Engine Build - My First Stroker, Part 2

The cam sensor (right) is now installed at the top rear of the block. The sensor reaches down to the rear of the camshaft and, by reading a spiral-shaped metal stamping just ahead of the rearmost cam bearing journal, detects the cam's rotational position. While back here, we also installed an item that we skipped earlier: the oil pressure sensor (left). To be able to torque it properly, a special GM tool is required (to fit over its plastic connector); not wanting to blow the cash on this item, we just put some Teflon-based sealant on the threads and made the sensor what we thought was the appropriate tightness. View Related Article