OEM roller cam conversion
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Melting Slicks
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OEM roller cam conversion
I bought the parts a couple of years back and have now lost the instructions on modifying pre 85 blocks for this conversion. Can someone upload or email them to me?
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I think I know what you're talking about. Several years back there was a guy on Ebay selling instructions on how to clearance the back of the lifter bore casting area for the dogbones, also the listing for the short V-6 style roller lifters. He also hinted that he had some issues with oiling quantity to the rocker arms. Personally I wouldn't recommend this method unless you're open to a lot of experimentation, trouble-shooting and risk to your engine build. Go with after market retrofit roller followers.
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I think I know what you're talking about. Several years back there was a guy on Ebay selling instructions on how to clearance the back of the lifter bore casting area for the dogbones, also the listing for the short V-6 style roller lifters. He also hinted that he had some issues with oiling quantity to the rocker arms. Personally I wouldn't recommend this method unless you're open to a lot of experimentation, trouble-shooting and risk to your engine build. Go with after market retrofit roller followers.
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Got it...thanks so much!
I gave this serious consideration when I first was looking at building my 406 and after looking at the pictures and reading the instructions, it's really not much of a job at all. I had the machine shop that was doing the other work on the block face, drill and tap the holes for the spider so all I have to do is a bit of grinding for dogbone clearance.
The oiling issue is news to me but should be simple to ascertain before putting it on the road.
I gave this serious consideration when I first was looking at building my 406 and after looking at the pictures and reading the instructions, it's really not much of a job at all. I had the machine shop that was doing the other work on the block face, drill and tap the holes for the spider so all I have to do is a bit of grinding for dogbone clearance.
The oiling issue is news to me but should be simple to ascertain before putting it on the road.
