Crane camshaft identification

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Crane Cam Identification. Posted by: kenzmyth Date: August 22, PM. I have a New Crane Cam in the 3. Beige paint dot. I know this cam has been used in Buick s, so I am pretty sure it will work fine as a street cam for this engine. Any help would be appreciated.

Crane camshaft identification

Crane camshaft identification. Thread Tools. I want to buy a camshaft from a guy that says that it is a crane compucam He says that he took it off a crate engine. My concern is that the cam does not have a number cast in in, but instead it says powermax that is written by hand with one of those tools to write on metal. My question is: Do this cams come with this kind of writtings from the factory, or there has to be a number cast in it? Thanks a lot for yur help. View Public Profile. Visit socal85tam's homepage! Find More Posts by socal85tam. View iTrader Profile. Crane cam ID marking. The one I bought is marked with an electric pencil vibro-peen for the numbering. It's all by hand, not a fancy engraving machine or process.

I've used a similar Crower spec cam in a Buick.

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Crane camshaft identification

Their profiles have been smoothed by computers for increased valve train life and added performance. One of these camshafts would be an awesome choice for a true restoration. Crane makes Blueprint camshafts for almost, if not, every GM, Ford, Mopar engine from the sixties and seventies. If you are confused as to which cam you should buy for your beast, Crane has you covered. They took the time to create a muscle car camshaft guide which can be found here. The guide even tells you what the factory part number for that particular camshaft is, along with their part number, lifter type, and all of the durations. These Blueprint Series Camshafts were designed for high compression ratio engines using high octane gasoline and they were also being used in cars with low end gear ratios.

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Electrical Systems. Camaro Restoration Guide. Originally Posted by anoldsman. Forum Rules. Find all posts by biginchhustler. Changing the mechanical ignition for a Crane HI-4 single fire ignition doensn't solved the stuttering. I believe it might be an old 'Fireball' or 'Commander' series. Both cylinders have good compression. View Profile. Dan, Thanks for the information. Home What's new Latest activity Authors. Joined: Jan Posts: 14, So. Im really looking for the proper lash settings more than anything. Specifications of all of the other camshafts that we have ever produced, including every one of our custom grinds are available from our Customer Service and Technical Service staff at

The world of high performance engines can be a very confusing place, where terms and specifications seem to be full of obscure references that appear to make no sense. But just like learning a new language, if you break each one down into smaller pieces, everything becomes easier to understand. One area of confusion is certainly a camshaft timing card.

This was a popular single 4bbl Super Stock cam in the late 's -early 's. Probably just the same generic grind for their Hi-Intensity series. I've seen some other cams this way as well. I've used a similar Crower spec cam in a Buick. Lobe separation is degrees, with 2 degrees of advance ground into the cam. Post by Tjabo » Sat Jan 22, pm. Beige paint dot. Posting Quick Reply - Please Wait. So forgive my naivete on the subject and I'll forgive the pejorative tone of your post. I decided to re-install the Elgin stock specification cam and Lunati lifters I took from the engine with the slipped liner.