I was going to measure mine but I might just end up buying new shim cause like I am 100% sure it needs it. Its been like 251,000 miles lol.
@punhoss
4 ай бұрын
Is it completely unreasonable to want to just 'skip' the whole shim business? I am doing this for the first time, in my mind a "b" cam will have more push, so my old shims should suffice? Am I a terrible person for thinking this?
@oldvolvos
4 ай бұрын
I would at least do the measurements. It only takes a few extra minutes. Then you can decide if it’s absolutely necessary to re-shim them. (Almost certainly not). Then you can always put the right shims in next time you do a timing belt or something if you feel like it.
@punhoss
4 ай бұрын
@@oldvolvos they were all a snug .016. So I just went with it. Big improvement over m cam. Sadly I’m already wanting more. Lol
@bobjohnson205
8 ай бұрын
So, after all that work - and possibly expense - what difference - good or bad - did you notice in how the engine ran? Thanks. (A fellow old Volvo owner.)
@oldvolvos
8 ай бұрын
I think it was well worth the effort! (and the cam was only $50) There are two main differences. The engine revs more freely. It is very noticeable. If you have a manual transmission car it’s something you should definitely consider. On the downside my idle is less smooth, but it was never terribly smooth to begin with. Also it’s a small thing but after adjusting the valves and installing new hushers the engine sounded a lot less “tractor” like.
@bobjohnson205
8 ай бұрын
@@oldvolvos Thanks. Yes, a valve adjustment and new hushers can do wonders to quiet these engines down.
@james654100
Ай бұрын
Car was running very rough at the end of the video.
@oldvolvos
Ай бұрын
The B Cam for the Red Block has a slight overlap so the idle has a slight lope. If you want a silky smooth idle this cam is not for you, but the engine has been running great since the swap.
@loreleitrageser3904
Жыл бұрын
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@davidsny1190
9 ай бұрын
I really appreciate this video but my man... Why in the hell would you call calipers micrometers?? They don't even measure in microns. Holy shit that irritates me.
@oldvolvos
9 ай бұрын
If only my language was as precise as a high quality screw gauge micrometer.
@obeseperson
28 күн бұрын
People who get this mad over someone using the wrong word is so funny. Worlds pettiest dude
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