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Old 09-07-2016, 12:21 AM
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non roller cam to roller cam

so ive got an 87 one piece block with provisions for a roller cam but not drilled and tapped for the retainer plate on the nose or the spider for the lifters. anybody ever drill and tap these to use a roller cam in a block like this?
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Re: non roller cam to roller cam

just use a cam button..no need for all that stuff..
if you order a comp cam custom cam..get a billet cam with a cast gear..then there is no need for a bronze gear..on the dizz
Old 09-07-2016, 01:13 AM
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Re: non roller cam to roller cam

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just use a cam button..no need for all that stuff..
if you order a comp cam custom cam..get a billet cam with a cast gear..then there is no need for a bronze gear..on the dizz


personal preference I want to use the retainer if I have access to it.
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Re: non roller cam to roller cam

The block is easy to drill and tap. Don't be scared, have it.
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Re: non roller cam to roller cam

The block is easy to drill and tap. Don't be scared
^^^ This ^^^
Old 09-07-2016, 08:12 AM
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Re: non roller cam to roller cam

Sounds good and what I figured. Doing it for a friend wants to build a 383 stroker and already has a good top end.
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