cam weld

[raphy rod]

hello.I acquired a 1999 sho to go along with my 95 atx.Is there a way to tell if the cams were welded?also if anybody knows anyone that can do the welds in las vegas(if mine were not done)this problem has got me a little worried. The car has 103,000 miles.It still sounds good.I just want to play it safe.Thank you for your help

 

[naval-avi8or]

Remove the front valve cover and check the cams for welds.

 

[SHO Dude]

That's not always the best option. I've seen the front cams welded and the back cams unwelded.

 

[stephen newberg]

It is, I suspect, prudent to check the back cam sprockets as well, for the reason Doug has indicated, though it is about an hour's work to pull the back cover, IIRC.

pax, smn

 

[raphy rod]

closest place

o.k. I,m pretty sure that i might have to leave vegas to do the cam weld.Does anybody have connections to do the weld.I am refering to the closest place to las vegas.Anybody with first hand knowledge on who and where to get it done.any kind of lead would help me greatly.Thanks again.Also i'd like to address a tranny fluid change. would changing the fluid and filter just from the pan be enough,or flushing along with the fluid and filter.Alot of shops say they just use a additive (T3 i think) to substitute for mercon V. Is this acceptable for my newly acquired 99 sho with 103000 miles? Thanks for all help

 

[SHOZ123]

Dropping the pan is only getting rid of about a third of the fluid. Here is a link http://www.shoforum.com/showthread.php?t=50772 on a modified Ford method you can do at home or have a shop do it that way.

IMHO synthetic is the best fluid to use.

John Stroussel (sp) out of California has done a few welds.

 

[k mier450]

Maybe mount a drain in the tranny pan, fluid would be easier to change next time.

 

[ArkanSHO]

There might be a guy still in Phoenix but I think LA is going to be you best shot for an experienced cam welder.