3406B front section reseal questions

@wore out @Last Call

 

1st… no it’s not ok to have any pressure on the cam ,
Why are you not wanting to take the rooker assembly off . I wouldn’t ever attempt to try and do what your trying ever !your gona have too run the overhead regardless Make sure you keep the push tubes in the correct order you removed them also
And yes I would remove the water pump i I also would think about replacing it if you have no idea how long that water pump has been on there now’s the easiest time to do that

 

I forgot to mention I hope you are planning on installing a new harmonic, balancer too right …?

 

You have one other option. I’m not gonna tell you how to do it you have to figure that out on your own. What I do is make sure I’m on the base circle of cam lobe. Run adjustment to full slack then pry the push tube side of rocker arm to get the push tube out. There are a 100 different ways of doing it. Find the one that works for you. I have done it with everything from a big screwdriver to a tool I’ve made. You’re not gonna hurt the valves that is what the bridge is for.

 

I’am sure you won’t forget but make sure you Anti-seize all your bolts when you reinstall them either yourself or some will will appreciate you for doing that at a later date

 

You better get all the push tubes out cause keep in mind they set on the lifters and the lifters ride on the cam. All of those need to be clear of the cam to even consider moving it. A fluffed up roller and a bad lobe after a fresh reseal sure causes heart burn. Take your time do it once and done