help with cams

[doug1222556]

You are correct- those 8.152" are 351w length pushrods and definetely way too long. Those are standard length for the 351w, so that means use standard for the 302 in your application, the fact it's a 351w cam just threw them a loop.

[TheNomad]

thank you Doug. good thing I didn't all ready order them.
Well once things warm up some i'm going to start diging in to it.
THanks again

[TheNomad]

I've been reading on installing the cam i'm going to be doing it with the engine in the truck. any thing special I need to know before I install the cam and get it up and running ?

[doug1222556]

I'm sure the book probably covers everything, but I will mention the most important thing, keeps those rev's above 2000 for the first 20 mins. or so to break it in. Outside of that the only other thing I can think of is to make sure your timing cover, timing chain set, and fuel pump eccentric are compatable as there is a 2 peice or 1 pc. option on the eccentric and the other parts must match. And probably already mentioned and obvious but you need new lifters for the new cam , but I'm in the middle of posting this and can't go back to check.

[TheNomad]

Thanks again. Well I have a holley electric pump, I think the eccentric will be fine. I guess I should have said this but do I really need a dial gauge so check if I need shims, and i'm thinking of replacing my chain with a gear drive. just going to go with the Jegs brand gears. And I'm getting new lifters, but again the big thing is will I need to shim this cam, I had the engine rebuilt about 2 years ago. When I pull the old cam out and there are shims should I put them back with the new cam? thanks

[Beechkid]

Originally Posted by blue350

They come with a warranty! Cant go wrong still a factory block, heads, crank etc... Just check too see how much it has been overbored and the crank cut. If the crank has been cut more than .030 I would stay away from it but like I said it has a warranty. I would also open the mains and connecting rods check oil clearances, and retorque everything just too be sure with a cut crank. Make sure you get the long block then. Some guys here may be able to chime i as to what year would be best for head casting

Try chatting with the staff at gofastparts.com- they are located in Redlands Ca, carry about every crate engine known and I don't know of anyone who i have resommended to them, come away unhappy- even regarding price!!!!!!!!

[TheNomad]

Umm they dont even have cams..