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cam shaft question
I have lurking here for a bit and finally have a question to post. I have to choose a new camshaft for my 1969 351W. I see that I have a choice between a flat tappet and a hydraulic roller cam, with the latter costing 2x the price of the former. How do I tell if my car (1969 Mach I) came from the factory with a hydraulic roller cam or not?
ttfn, jerryS |
Jerry,
The 69 came with a flat tappet cam shaft. Ford did not use the rollers till much later. Late 80's if I remember and in the 302 to start. You can install a roller cam in the 351w but you will have to modify the lifter valley to use the Ford tie bar retainers for the roller lifters and a few other items will have to be changed. Stick with the stock style cam unless you are racing. It will cost less. |
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