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Offline BIG CHEVY

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cam numbers
« on: November 05, 2011, 06:04:30 pm »
Where exactly are the identifying numbers located on a cam? Dont wanna pull the balancer to find out....but may have to right?
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Re: cam numbers
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2011, 06:10:46 pm »
Doubt you will find anything. Use a dial indicator to determine the lift.
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Re: cam numbers
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2011, 01:40:42 pm »
I have seen numbers stamped on the back end of cams before, but you would have to pull the cam or the rear freeze plug to see it. If it's just a curiousity thing I wouldn't go to much trouble to find out, and just tell everybody it's a 3/4 cam,  ;)
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Re: cam numbers
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2011, 07:29:00 pm »
Quote from: Grim 82 on November 11, 2011, 01:40:42 pm
I have seen numbers stamped on the back end of cams before, but you would have to pull the cam or the rear freeze plug to see it. If it's just a curiousity thing I wouldn't go to much trouble to find out, and just tell everybody it's a 3/4 cam,  ;)

God I hate when people say that! Please don't say that!  :o
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Re: cam numbers
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2011, 09:08:18 pm »
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Re: cam numbers
« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2011, 02:57:35 pm »
The whole thing was to identify what was in a blown up motor as to be able to recreate it one day.
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Re: cam numbers
« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2011, 04:24:58 am »
A micrometer, dial caliper/digital caliper etc can be used to measure the lobes if the cam is out. If it's installed and the engine rotates use the dial indicator.
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Re: cam numbers
« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2011, 10:42:49 am »
If it's and aftermarket cam it should be stamped.  If GM, and original going to be weak if from a truck.
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