went and got a new cam and timing gear drive tonight:ennyd: used a Cloyes noisy and Crane Cams Energizer here is the specs on the cam


Part Number: 100172 Grind Number: 274 HO6
Engine Identification:
Start Yr. End Yr. Make Cyl Description
1957 1987 CHEVROLET 8 ROUGH IDLE, MODERATE PERFORMANCE USAGE, GOOD LOW AND MID-RANGE TORQUE AND HP, MILD BRACKET RACING, AUTO TRANS W/2500+ CONVERTER, 2600-3000 CRUISE RPM, 8.75 TO 10.0 COMPRESSION RATIO ADVISED. BASIC RPM 2200-5200
Engine Size Configuration
262-400 C.I. V

Valve Setting: Intake .000 Exhaust .000 HOT

Lift: Intake @Cam 300 @Valve 450 All Lifts are based
on zero lash and theoretical rocker arm ratios.
Exhaust @ Cam 300 @Valve 450
Rocker Arm Ratio 1.50

Cam Timing: TAPPET @---
Lift: Opens Closes ADV Duration
Intake --- --- 274 °
Exhaust --- --- 274 °

Spring Requirements: Triple Dual Outer Inner
Part Number 96802
Loads Closed 107 LBS @ 1.800 or 1 13/16
Open 271 LBS @ 1.370
Recommended RPM range with matching components
Minimum RPM 1800
Maximum RPM 5800
Valve Float 6400

Cam Timing: TAPPET @.050
Lift: Opens Closes Max Lift Duration
Intake 7 BTDC 31 ABDC 102 218 °
Exhaust 39 BBDC (1) BTDC 110 218 °

You went a bit more radical than I did.
I am using the Edelbrock Preformer-Plus Cam Kit (Cat# 2102) with the Edelbrock manifold and 4bbl. Mine is a daily driver though.

Cadman

mine is just a weekend warrior so i did go a lil radical with it i called jeggs and crane told them the specs on the motor , trans, gears ,tire size they both came back with this cam so i figured i would see if they new what they were talking about hopefully it will be running tonight

i busted the motor off tonight i put the cam in last sunday but have had the flu and 2 ear infections so i let it sit all week finally couldnt take it any more and got it all back together tonight if my cold will let me ill finish tiying it all up tomorrow set timing and such

i busted the motor off tonight i put the cam in last sunday but have had the flu and 2 ear infections so i let it sit all week finally couldnt take it any more and got it all back together tonight if my cold will let me ill finish tiying it all up tomorrow set timing and such

I know how you feel, I finally adjusted my valves tonight and found out my oil pressure switch wont work without some rigging. I changed the cam before Christmas and have been waiting to start it since then. Of course I broke the fuel pump trying to get the line off and the water pump is trashed............you know the normal stuff that laughs at you..................... good luck with yours.

sounds like normal fun