'57 ford fairlane
 

I bought a 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 with a rebuilt 312 engine, manual three-speed with overdrive....85,000 mi The engine was totally rebuilt in 2000. I have the original rebuilders (permanently closed) parts list. I would like to find out what the cam replacement (p/n 312-8888) really is. this is the p/n written on my parts repair receipt. I cannot find this part number any where. My receipt also says "mild cam, 9.7 x 1 comp....bored out .040. Can anyone tell me what cam I may have in this engine ?

Re: '57 ford fairlane
 

Welcome aboard! My guess is that it could be the cam for the optional supercharger edition of the 312 that was available in '57.

Re: '57 ford fairlane
 

So this is a 292 "punched out" to a 312?

Re: '57 ford fairlane
 

The 312 8888 number comes up on this site for custom cams. Scroll down to the Ford Listings. Unfortunately, it just shows “custom profiles”. But if you’ve got a date or the shop name, maybe they’ve got something in the records.

https://www.camcraftcams.com/catalog.../antique-cams/

Re: '57 ford fairlane
 

I don't think it was a 292 punched out. My receipt says "312 engine core" before rebuild.
Thanks for reply. I did hear back from "Competition Cams", and their research said it sounded like a "custom cam" number.

Re: '57 ford fairlane
 

Hey Miker98038.....You are right.....the part number 312-8888 is a legit p/n for "Cam Craft Cams", and that p/n refers to it being a "custom profile". It has to be something other than a original stock grind cam. May see if they can find info....this was rebuild was done in 2000. Thanks to all for the replies.

Re: '57 ford fairlane
 

If you have the need, the cam events can be plotted - https://speed-wiz.com/calculations/engine/camshaft.htm