can someone tell me?? on a 69 ss does the grill have to be removed to change the cam? it's a 454 engine. any good tricks would be appriciated/
john

John,
I just measured a BB cam I have sitting on the shelf and it is just a hair over 23 inches long. This should give you some idea as to how much room you are going to need in front of the motor to do the job.


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Bill Koustenis
Advanced Automotive Machine
Waldorf Md

John, i have a 68 chevelle and what i did is take out the radiator. Then loosen the bracket that holds the hood latch and horns. (cant remember what its called *duh). You can then remove the cam and install the new one. ITS CLOSE!. But i did it so im sure you can do it on a 69. By the way mine is a BBC.

On my 69, I pulled one motor mount bolt and jacked the engine up a little, that moved it over enough to clear the grille panel.
Ron H