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Camshaft frustration (im at a loss)

Started by Rolling_Thunder, January 14, 2008, 10:45:06 PM

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Rolling_Thunder

January 14, 2008, 10:45:06 PM
so here we go guys - 1969 383 that I am swapping cams in...    for this bad boy together and guess what ? I'm having a problem.

The lifters are getting caught on the lobes to their forward AND the lobes they are supposed to be riding on...     The camshaft is basicly too far back in the block - causing a lifter misalignment...     heres the problem...    the cam can not go forward as the timing chain is hitting the timing chain cover...    I am using a Engle camshaft and a Coyes (sp?) 3 bolt timing set...   

Am i missing something here ? if so - whats the problem ?  The timing chain gear too thick ? camshaft just casted incorrectly (unlikely in my opinion) ?
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

firefighter3931

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January 14, 2008, 11:28:11 PM
RT, have you installed the oil pump drive yet ? The OP drive will locate the cam in the correct location.  ;)

If the upper gear still hits the cover and everything else lines up (with the OP drive installed)....it's a flaw.

You could allways pull it and compare it to another cam and see what's up....assuming you cannot get it to work.



Ron
68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

Rolling_Thunder

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January 15, 2008, 04:24:38 AM
Installed the oil pump drive...          I'de rather not answer what the problem was...    Let me just say it was my fault and I don't wish to admit it...     I was having an off day today I guess...     :-\
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

gers1968rt

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June 30, 2008, 07:00:36 PM
so, was the cam sprocket put on backwards?
I used to own a mopar because it was different, but now I know better.

Charger-Bodie

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June 30, 2008, 07:20:53 PM
Quote from: Rolling_Thunder on January 15, 2008, 04:24:38 AM
Installed the oil pump drive...          I'de rather not answer what the problem was...    Let me just say it was my fault and I don't wish to admit it...     I was having an off day today I guess...     :-\

Hey , Stuff happens , no need to beat youreself up about it!! EVERYBODY makes mistakes, and only one man walked on water!

But, you should fess up on what happened so you can save someone else from making the same mistake.  :scratchchin:
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

Rolling_Thunder

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July 01, 2008, 02:36:57 AM
Quote from: gers1968rt on June 30, 2008, 07:00:36 PM
so, was the cam sprocket put on backwards?

:shruggy:    what can I say....        after 32 hours straight at work it LOOKED like i had it on right - memo to self...    never pull more than a 24 hour shift before doing a cam swap    :brickwall:
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip
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