im thinking about doing the cam swap for a winter project....i am semi-experienced, i've taken an engine rebuilding class and got an A in it, and am one semester from getting my associtate's in automotive technology.....im thinking that i can pull off the cam install, but i am nervous to say the least. Just because the mustang is my baby....and if i f*** something up, its just going to be more time and money....
but i bought a winter car, and would have all the time in the world to complete the install....so im thinking it could be done.....not to mention that i work at a ford dealership, so if worse comes to worse, i could just see if one of the seasoned veterans could help if i needed.
but to my questions.....
what type of valve springs? do i need new retainers and all valve spring components? Where can i get the special hose that screws into the spark plug hole? Ford makes a specialty tool to compress valve springs while the heads are on the block, but its $100....and i saw another valve spring compressor at sears for $15....which would be my best bet? should i just go ahead and spend the $100 on the tool that would make the retainers easier to access?
...sorry, i have a lot of questions, im sure i will come up with more later....but just hoping some of you can help me out, i want to do all the research i can and make a "game plan" before diving in.
....also, i watched Csledd's movie, awesome movie btw, professional, but do you have to drain the P/S fluid and coolant?.......drain the engine oil too??
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