1971vitesse Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Just in case anyone has more ideas for me (as due to the hack this message was lost).I need to take the cam out of my Vitesse. Can this be done with engine in/bonnet on?Do I need to take the cylinder head off?Any advice?ThanksDavid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 You will certainly have to take the head off in order to remove the followers.However, I think that provided you remove the radiator and grill you should be able to remove the cam without taking engine out or bonnet off. Not tried it myself mind..........Why do you have to remove the cam? (I didn't see the original thread)Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Surely the head needs to come off the car?If tight against the bonnet when sliding out the camshaft- can the bonnet pivot forward more if you undo the stays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971vitesse Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 I bought an original nos camshaft for the car but turns out its a high lift cam which means the car doesnt run as well as it could on the original carb set up. It idles (at a struggle) at 1000rpm.The tuner I took the car to said I would really need to put triple webbers on to justify the cam but I am keeping the car original so I want to remove the cam and put in an original spec one.Unfortunatley, the cam removed cannot be distinguished between a pile of other 6 cylinder camshafts on the garage shelves at Totally Triumph.So I am looking for an new original (not reprofiled) cam. Are these available?David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 You'll be luck to turn up a NOS cam but I'm sure there are new blanks around now so you could have the original profile ground on a new blank, where have you looked? Canleys list them but don't say whether it's new or recon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971vitesse Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 I haven't looked anywhere yet. Waiting on Max at TT to get back to me. I'll give Canley a call later in the week.No rush to change the cam. I'll probably wait until the end of the classic car season this year. then change it over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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