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05-10-2020, 01:16 PM | #1 |
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5 Bearing cam ?
Does anyone make a FIVE (5) bearing cam for A/B block ?
It can be a blank that needs to be machined (preferred) I think that I remember Bill Stipe having such equipment ? He is not in business currently, I've heard. |
05-10-2020, 02:19 PM | #2 |
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Re: 5 Bearing cam ?
What would it be good for? Most blocks are not made for the 5 bearing cam.
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05-10-2020, 03:02 PM | #3 |
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Re: 5 Bearing cam ?
2 journals can be added to a stock core but that limits you to a grind that will go over a stock lobe. The better solution is a steel billet. If you go with a billet, you can have the journals oversize also. This will give you access to more grind possibilities.
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05-10-2020, 04:56 PM | #4 |
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Re: 5 Bearing cam ?
you mean like the two on the left?
No idea.............J
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05-10-2020, 08:03 PM | #5 |
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Re: 5 Bearing cam ?
If that is so, it's not good news. Maybe an opportunity for someone else if he has retired or for some other reason not going to go on.
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05-10-2020, 10:44 PM | #7 |
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Re: 5 Bearing cam ?
Phew! If that company stopped doing what they do for our movement, we all would be the poorer for it.
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05-11-2020, 12:15 PM | #8 |
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Re: 5 Bearing cam ?
Hard times, Do you really need 5 brgs? I run Bonneville, 140 lbs. spring pressure, 1.6:1 rockers, all on a stock re-grind with hand-fabricated supports under the cam, no problems. 5 mains may be better, as is a billet cam with larger brgs, but the expense goes way up!
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05-11-2020, 12:39 PM | #9 |
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Re: 5 Bearing cam ?
Jim,
Rick is building a Donovan motor. The oiling system has a tizzy fit if you do not use a 5 bearing cam. John
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John is correct, a D it is. I got a 5 bearing ('28 cam) from you maybe year or two ago. You set it up for me (dual grind) to run a cast iron 4 port Riley on a D engine. Can't remember the numbers, but the head situation has been changed to a Serr 8 port, when it gets done. So, the builder wants a billet so that he can make the HP that the D will easily handle. He said same thing as you...i.e.- can use 3 bearing. I said that that is silly when it is equipped with 5 ! Besides, if only three bearings are used, two bearings without oil holes have to be installed to BLOCK the existing oil holes in block. That would be wasteful, eh. So, that's reason for original Q. If I find a home for it, your 5 bearing product will go with Riley that you cut it for ! Last edited by hardtimes; 05-11-2020 at 04:24 PM. Reason: ....... |
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05-11-2020, 04:28 PM | #11 |
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Hm, greek to me ! I failed both math and cam making. You would get along great with builder, as he talks just like you...! Thanks much for your input !! |
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05-12-2020, 10:46 AM | #13 |
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Forgot you have a "D".
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