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old1957 · 12-30-2024, 08:38 AM

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 ?

Ford Freak · 12-30-2024, 09:08 AM

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

Gene F · 12-30-2024, 03:42 PM

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

old1957 · 12-30-2024, 10:10 PM

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.

miker98038 · 12-30-2024, 04:16 PM

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/

old1957 · 12-30-2024, 10:20 PM

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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.

KULTULZ · 12-31-2024, 01:56 AM

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

12-30-2024, 08:38 AM	#1
old1957 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2024 Posts: 6	'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 ?

12-30-2024, 09:08 AM	#2
Ford Freak Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Pittsford NY. USA Posts: 1,249	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. __________________ 1952 Ford F1 !956 Fairlane Club Sedan 1965 Falcon Sprint 2007 Mustang GT

12-30-2024, 03:42 PM	#3
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,476	Re: '57 ford fairlane So this is a 292 "punched out" to a 312?

12-30-2024, 10:10 PM	#4
old1957 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2024 Posts: 6	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.

12-30-2024, 04:16 PM	#5
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,625	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/

12-30-2024, 10:20 PM	#6
old1957 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2024 Posts: 6	Re: '57 ford fairlane Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 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.

12-31-2024, 01:56 AM	#7
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A GALAXIE FAR, FAR AWAY Posts: 7,386	Re: '57 ford fairlane If you have the need, the cam events can be plotted - https://speed-wiz.com/calculations/engine/camshaft.htm __________________ ***** "Last Sunday, I caught him makin' eyes at Idell Bushey durin' preachin'. And I know what they do up there in the hills when they say they're possum huntin'. They're just sittin' around the campfire, drinkin' hard cider, hittin' each other on the shoulder and hollerin' 'flinch!'." ― Charlene Darling (Daughter of Briscoe Darling)

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