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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 07:31 AM
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camshaft replacement question

I understand there are two types of camshaft's for the 292. There is one with a groove in the center journal, and one with a drilled hole. Assuming I dont have the original cam, how do I know wich one is correct for my engine?
 
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 02:07 PM
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I don't believe it really makes a difference. Over the years Ford has gone back and forth with the grooved cam/crankshaft jopurnals as well as solid or plain bearings or grooved bearings. The groove helps oil get to it's next destination. When I worked at H-M we used either with no preference given to the application.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 05:53 PM
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I believe most new cams available for the Y-Blocks these days are the grooved type but as Moto Mel stated I don't think it make a whole lot of difference.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 02:30 AM
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Thanks guy's. The kit I ordered came with the groove so I'll go ahead and put it in.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2010 | 02:15 PM
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make sure the groove is at least .015 deep.some replacements arent deep enough.i cut mine to .030
 
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Old Nov 29, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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Thanks, I'll measure it as soon as it comes in.
 
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