Camshaft thrust plate : what do I need and where can I buy
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Camshaft thrust plate : what do I need and where can I buy
Hi all.
Done a number of searches but have to many mixed results.
I did find one topic and everyone voted Brass fits all. And a US phone number but I am in Australia and normally buy from Summit simply because of freight charges, happy to buy from ebay or another a sponser seller but paying $50-70US UPS is not what i am after.
So.
Early 460 - 385'
Ford 460 Compcams Hyd flat tap cam (cast?)
New double row gears. I belive cam gear is iron (compcams)
Can I use normal cast plate?
Can I use steel plate ?
Looks like I can use Brass for anything that moves.
Can I buy a SMF 351C 400M plate? (Told by proflow reseller same?)
What is the spec / wear tollorance ? My current item may be fine.
And what is the end play tolerances spec once installed? I have s few books but dont recall it setting this. The old cam float movement appeared to be very generous.
Thanks in advanced
R
Done a number of searches but have to many mixed results.
I did find one topic and everyone voted Brass fits all. And a US phone number but I am in Australia and normally buy from Summit simply because of freight charges, happy to buy from ebay or another a sponser seller but paying $50-70US UPS is not what i am after.
So.
Early 460 - 385'
Ford 460 Compcams Hyd flat tap cam (cast?)
New double row gears. I belive cam gear is iron (compcams)
Can I use normal cast plate?
Can I use steel plate ?
Looks like I can use Brass for anything that moves.
Can I buy a SMF 351C 400M plate? (Told by proflow reseller same?)
What is the spec / wear tollorance ? My current item may be fine.
And what is the end play tolerances spec once installed? I have s few books but dont recall it setting this. The old cam float movement appeared to be very generous.
Thanks in advanced
R
bigblockfordfxstb- Posts : 125
Join date : 2015-06-22
Location : Australia
Re: Camshaft thrust plate : what do I need and where can I buy
Cast gear, use a cast (stock) plate. DON'T use a steel plate with a cast gear. You can use brass, but why bother? No benefit.
pmrphil- Posts : 171
Join date : 2016-10-29
Re: Camshaft thrust plate : what do I need and where can I buy
A stock plate in good condition will work. Check for any wear grooves . Check camshaft endfloat will tell also
For a bronze plate I believe I've seen Lem Evans has them
Cam endfloat in my Ford book is listed as desirable .001"-.006" , max .009". Last few i've done have come in @ .004"
For a bronze plate I believe I've seen Lem Evans has them
Cam endfloat in my Ford book is listed as desirable .001"-.006" , max .009". Last few i've done have come in @ .004"
Gregaust- Posts : 626
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bigblockfordfxstb- Posts : 125
Join date : 2015-06-22
Location : Australia
bigblockfordfxstb- Posts : 125
Join date : 2015-06-22
Location : Australia
Re: Camshaft thrust plate : what do I need and where can I buy
Hmmm ,can't see the pics , just wondering if you have a lot of endfloat , some gears have a brass/bronze washer between cam gear and retainer plate , a chance that is missing ??
Gregaust- Posts : 626
Join date : 2009-08-09
Re: Camshaft thrust plate : what do I need and where can I buy
The back of the gear has a step built into it and goes into the recess, taking up most of the "loose" endplay
pmrphil- Posts : 171
Join date : 2016-10-29
Re: Camshaft thrust plate : what do I need and where can I buy
You need to check endplay with the cam gear installed and torqued to spec.
To keep it simple - Cast cam core = cast plate and cast gear........ Steel cam core = bronze plate and steel gear... This is what I've learned over the years.
To keep it simple - Cast cam core = cast plate and cast gear........ Steel cam core = bronze plate and steel gear... This is what I've learned over the years.
jbozzelle- Posts : 3708
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Location : New Orleans
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