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Binx · 12-19-2011, 10:54 PM

A favor please!! To those who have original grind cams on the shelf, could you measure the height from the casting to the heel for me please. I'm trying to make go-no-go gauges for different parts but am not sure of the measurement to tell the difference between an original or regrind for early and/or late cams. Very much appreciated!!

Lonnie

JM 35 Sedan · 12-20-2011, 01:26 PM

Lonnie, I see that no one has taken their time to try and help you. I have some stock early 21 stud, some stock 59's and maybe one stock 8ba cam that I can measure for you. Just to be sure which of the above cams would you want me to take a measurement on? Also, to be sure, do you need the dimension from the outer surface of the center area of the stick to the bottom of the heal. Would a measurement with a dial caliper be ok or are you looking for something more precise? Let me know and I'll get some numbers for you.

Binx · 12-20-2011, 01:46 PM

John, thanks for taking the time to do this!! 59 and 8BA are all I'm looking for. Just the height of the heel from the casting. My goal is to be able to quick-pick grindable cores without lugging measuring tools around with me. Thanks again!!

Lonnie

Walt Dupont--Me. · 12-20-2011, 01:58 PM

Lonnie, I don't think this measuerment is going to help you much. The part of the cam between lobes is just rouff casting, I'm sure no 2 would be alike. Also most reground cams have been cut down between the lobes. Good luck. Walt

flatjack9 · 12-20-2011, 06:26 PM

A more important measurement would be the diameter of the bearing journals. Worn journals= low oil pressure.

Karl Wolf · 12-20-2011, 08:45 PM

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If you want to measure the base circle, measure the outside (diameter) of the lobe... The casting will not be very accurate... If you want that, I've a bunch of both cores, allmost all original and aftermarket (stock) cams- and will measure a few for you...
Karl

Binx · 12-20-2011, 09:02 PM

Karl, That would be great. Thanks!! 59's and 8BA's are what I'm after.

Lonnie

12-19-2011, 10:54 PM	#1
Binx Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Gloucester VA Posts: 1,042	Cam Core Measurement A favor please!! To those who have original grind cams on the shelf, could you measure the height from the casting to the heel for me please. I'm trying to make go-no-go gauges for different parts but am not sure of the measurement to tell the difference between an original or regrind for early and/or late cams. Very much appreciated!! Lonnie Last edited by Binx; 12-19-2011 at 11:06 PM.

12-20-2011, 01:26 PM	#2
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: Cam Core Measurement Lonnie, I see that no one has taken their time to try and help you. I have some stock early 21 stud, some stock 59's and maybe one stock 8ba cam that I can measure for you. Just to be sure which of the above cams would you want me to take a measurement on? Also, to be sure, do you need the dimension from the outer surface of the center area of the stick to the bottom of the heal. Would a measurement with a dial caliper be ok or are you looking for something more precise? Let me know and I'll get some numbers for you. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

12-20-2011, 01:46 PM	#3
Binx Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Gloucester VA Posts: 1,042	Re: Cam Core Measurement John, thanks for taking the time to do this!! 59 and 8BA are all I'm looking for. Just the height of the heel from the casting. My goal is to be able to quick-pick grindable cores without lugging measuring tools around with me. Thanks again!! Lonnie

12-20-2011, 01:58 PM	#4
Walt Dupont--Me. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gardiner Me. Posts: 4,200	Re: Cam Core Measurement Lonnie, I don't think this measuerment is going to help you much. The part of the cam between lobes is just rouff casting, I'm sure no 2 would be alike. Also most reground cams have been cut down between the lobes. Good luck. Walt

12-20-2011, 06:26 PM	#5
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,527	Re: Cam Core Measurement A more important measurement would be the diameter of the bearing journals. Worn journals= low oil pressure.

12-20-2011, 08:45 PM	#6
Karl Wolf Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mill Valley,Ca. Posts: 1,509	Re: Cam Core Measurement Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you want to measure the base circle, measure the outside (diameter) of the lobe... The casting will not be very accurate... If you want that, I've a bunch of both cores, allmost all original and aftermarket (stock) cams- and will measure a few for you... Karl

12-20-2011, 09:02 PM	#7
Binx Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Gloucester VA Posts: 1,042	Re: Cam Core Measurement Karl, That would be great. Thanks!! 59's and 8BA's are what I'm after. Lonnie