Broken cam!!

[Ryan Menke]

KDP?

 

[higgie03]

KDP?

Kdp still in. I got the kdp kit for repair. In the meantime I’m going to start rebuilding.

 

[HHhuntitall]

Personally, the first thing I'd do is pull the head, whole frontend, get the cam out, and inspect the front cam bearing journal. If the cam broke behind the bearing, it most likely ovaled the bearing in the bore, and it needs to be pressed out and replaced, with the slight possibility it cracked the block in that area.

It is extremely hard to inframe these engines in the truck due to Dodge's frame crossmemebers and the difficulty in pulling the oil pan(pretty much impossible with standard transmission attached) and accessing the crank journals and rod caps. I'd suggest you pull the block for that. If the pistons aren't dinged along the edges to where they are bent outward into the cylinder wall, they'll *probably* be ok.... The old 12v's are tough as hammers, although they have their limits.... the head needs to go to a shop, IMO: as stated, the valves are probably bent.

Someone mentioned an upgraded VE pump gear.... I wouldn't suggest the cost, in my opinion. If it's a standard, spend the money on a Fluiddamper. The stock gear will easily hold all the VE pump will do. A machine shop should be able to align the pump gear and the cam gear to see if they're square with their bores. If not, they need to be replaced... If there is any visible damage to the gear teeth or bores, they need to be replaced, irregardless. Personally, I'd replace the cam gear just because of the stress it's taken. Also check the crank gear. If it's chipped, the crank needs to be pulled and a new gear pressed on.

Once the head and cam bearing are checked out, some new pushrods and gaskets, and she'll be better than new with a little upgraded bumpstick and some showerheads...