Ok im making progress in the cam swap....


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By gentz - 16 Years Ago
I just removed everything.... the engine itself has less than 1k miles off the rebuild...i wasnt too sure as this is how i got it... it tear everything down and wow, no sludge, everything nice and clean, double roller timing chain and new sprockets..everything looks new timing cover and all....this was really maintained.... i pulled the cam and it looks good but im not certain if its a regrind thats there...it bearly has any lobe left...compared to the regrind i will be installing... i pulled the lifters and nice and shiny....have new ones for the cam tho.....well only diference is the cam that was in the car is drilled and the rgrind is grooved... will this work or do i need to change cam bearings? here are some pics of the cams side by side...lift is a huge diference and will make my galaxie sound great thanks to Tim....

 

By Ted - 16 Years Ago

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By Ted - 16 Years Ago

The grooved camshaft will work fine on cam bearings originally being used with a crossdrilled journal camshaft.  Just make sure the groove in the replacement camshaft is at least 0.030”-0.045” deep.

By gentz - 16 Years Ago
thanks ted and sorry for the large pics....
By gentz - 16 Years Ago
well it was easier than i expected through the oil pan. only took me 30 min....nice and painless...now to re-assemble.
By gentz - 16 Years Ago
The cam is in....This sounds great... and drives even greater...thanks Tim....i just need some fine tuning now, some exhaust work and she will be ready to go...
By gentz - 16 Years Ago
here is a video i took at start up after break in.