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02-09-2021, 06:07 PM | #1 |
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1935 v8 engine, can a 1939/48 cam be used in it?
I want to know if I can do this before ordering a cam, I already have a two bolt distributor front cover on it. Thanks, Norm
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02-09-2021, 06:19 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1935 v8 engine, can a 1939/48 cam be used in it?
It will fit and work but not exactly as new. Ford changed the valve angle. The later engines had the valves further from the cylinders. A later cam will have half the valves opening sooner and half later. I don’t know if it would be noticeable.
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02-09-2021, 08:47 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1935 v8 engine, can a 1939/48 cam be used in it?
I think there is some debate about if the cam timing was actually changed when the valve locations were moved.
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02-09-2021, 10:47 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1935 v8 engine, can a 1939/48 cam be used in it?
I have used many 39-41 Cams in Early engines to take advantage of the bolt on cam gear with zero issues. Remember if you use the late 42-48 cam you would have to use a adapter to use the original 3 bolt distributor. But since you are using a two bolt timing cover itwould make best sense to use a 42-48 cam.. I have done such and noticed no issues. PS why is everyone so insistent with the two bolt distributor rather than a 3 bolt converted to later internals?
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02-11-2021, 03:54 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1935 v8 engine, can a 1939/48 cam be used in it?
thanks, Norm
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02-10-2021, 12:49 AM | #6 |
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Re: 1935 v8 engine, can a 1939/48 cam be used in it?
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02-11-2021, 10:41 PM | #7 |
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Re: 1935 v8 engine, can a 1939/48 cam be used in it?
Not a problem. Just check the crank gear>>
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