Cam swap
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Cam swap
In contemplating a cam swap, I am looking up other parts I may need to change out at the same time. I have 140,000 miles on the 351. What have others found wear on? Timing chain and gears, cam bearings? Looks like I'll need lots of new gaskets. Comments?
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You definitely should change the timing set when swapping cams, and depending upon the cam new springs may be necessary. Your motor has a flat tappet cam so it requires new lifters as well.
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Originally Posted by Conanski
You definitely should change the timing set when swapping cams, and depending upon the cam new springs may be necessary. Your motor has a flat tappet cam so it requires new lifters as well.
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Originally Posted by 9299Fords
I'm going with your suggested cam (no one has disagreed or come up with a better one).
Originally Posted by 9299Fords
What about the cam bearings?
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Originally Posted by Conanski
Must have been in another thread.. what cam did I suggest?
Should be no need for cam bearings, these are typically not touched unless you're doing a complete overhaul.
Should be no need for cam bearings, these are typically not touched unless you're doing a complete overhaul.
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OH yes.. I remember now. No they are not the same cam and I like the Crane for the reasons mentioned in the other thread. You won't need new springs with either cam, and even if you add 1.7 rockers to the Crane later on.
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Originally Posted by Conanski
OH yes.. I remember now. No they are not the same cam and I like the Crane for the reasons mentioned in the other thread. You won't need new springs with either cam, and even if you add 1.7 rockers to the Crane later on.
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