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09-05-2017, 01:24 PM | #1 |
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"Moon cam"...any information?
I have a reground B cam done by Moon speed shop. I called to get some information from them, but got zero feedback from them. I also talked with
Jim Brierly on the phone, that was a GREAT chat, but also no help. Any of you run a " Moon 3/8 Super" and have any information, event numbers and lash setting? Any of you have real info would help. I do know somebody with a "cam doctor" as a last resort.. Thanks, Dudley |
09-05-2017, 01:30 PM | #2 |
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Re: "Moon cam"...any information?
Have you measured it? That will at least tell you lift
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09-05-2017, 01:32 PM | #3 |
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Re: "Moon cam"...any information?
I cant help with real numbers, and if Jim Brierley couldnt, well you may be SOL.
I would think if you had a bare block, a dial indicator, and a degree wheel you could get pretty close. I'd do that, then hit up the guy with the cam doctor and see how close the numbers are. Good Luck! |
09-05-2017, 01:33 PM | #4 |
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Re: "Moon cam"...any information?
Look for old Moon catalogs on ebay
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09-05-2017, 04:33 PM | #5 |
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Re: "Moon cam"...any information?
I do appreciate the help,...I can run everything and get all the numbers. But my B block
has bushings for the cam, and this cam will not fit in my B. The biggest problem for Jim and I was the valve lash,..which could be from .012" too .028",...gee, you pick a number, that's just wrong and I'm not going to do that,...yet. |
09-05-2017, 05:04 PM | #6 |
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09-05-2017, 05:57 PM | #7 |
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Re: "Moon cam"...any information?
I believe Moon was grinding Potvin cams (Bill Jenks).
Potvin Super 3/8 for the V8 flathead would be .375" lift at 280 degrees duration. .010 & .012 clearance. |
09-05-2017, 06:27 PM | #8 |
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Re: "Moon cam"...any information?
Pete1 who has Potvin [Moon] profiles may be able to help. Bill Jenks ground a couple of Potvin 3/8's camshafts for my 296"V8 in the 80's. Unfortunately Bill passed away several years ago. 42 Merc's specs are correct as he posted. I just went though my 296" and checked valve timing and reset valve lash. Bill Jenks did change lobe centers - the one I just checked is 114 degrees and another one I have is 118 - he stamped the info on the gear end - I can't remember why but it may had to do with idle RPM and lope. Pete1 is usually on the 'Early V8' forum.
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09-06-2017, 10:21 AM | #9 | ||
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good starting point when I get a block too run the numbers. Boy!..280°,.. not really what I was hoping for. The numbers @ .050" should tell the story. Thanks for the help, Dudley |
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09-06-2017, 10:29 AM | #10 |
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Re: "Moon cam"...any information?
You Guys know a LOT of cam stuff! For me, if it LOPES, I'm HAPPY!
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