Cam thrust plate problems...still

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May 22, 2001 | 02:46 PM
  #1  
I finally got the correct thrust plate for my new block today, but it was too thick!! I ground it down, but I went slightly too far and broke it. Anyways why would it be too thick?? Am I missing something here??

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May 22, 2001 | 08:59 PM
  #2  
Paul, was the block machined for the thrust bearing? My last one I used a cam button instead.

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May 23, 2001 | 09:26 PM
  #3  
Ok here's the deal....I didn't use the bearing, just the plate that bolts to the front of the engine over the cam, but like I said it was too thick. Would I be able to just use a cam button instead?? That kind of worries me. Also is there a possibility that there would be a different cam gear for this block than my last one. This is a four bolt main block and the last one was two bolt mains.

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Riccioli Performance Motorworks

--RPM Racing--

-Currently building first ever engine. 383 with Super Ram plenum and runners, Edelbrock lower intake, Bosch 24# injectors, AFR 190 heads, MSD ignition.
-Will be installing Baer Brakes
-Will be installing full Spohn suspension in rear
-Art Carr 700R4 trans??


Attention Everyone!!! I will be changing my name on the message boards to HardcoreZ28 sometime in the near future. Just wanted to let everyone know.
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May 24, 2001 | 11:12 AM
  #4  
Turf the factory's bizarre roller hallucination, go with what's been working for decades. Use a button.

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