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Originally Posted by 42merc
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.
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Originally Posted by Offy 220
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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Ahhh,...Bill Jenks' did grind this cam, according to Moon. This gives me a
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