I have a GM camshaft stamped 2182 which I have never used. I removed it from the short block #3959512 pad CE5N2 99 I bought in 1975 along with heads 3991492 and i want to put the cam back in. Im assuming that this cam is a LT1 which i want to use in this engine. It's not rusty but has some marks on the bearing surface that i can feel with my fingernail. Any advice on whether to use this cam (31 yrs old) or purchase a Sealed Power or Crane grind. Also, Ive read that there is a method to set the lash for the camshaft, and what intake would be a good match, dual plane or single plane? I know this is not the correct engine for my car, its a driver. This site has been a tremendous help in bringing my car back alive after sitting way too long. thanks
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Re: 1964 roadster, camshaft condition
Yes, that's a LT-1 cam. You can polish the journals to remove any upset material. If the defects are below the surface, they should not be a problem.
Single plan manifolds don't make road friendly torque bandwidth. Use a dual plane.
I don't have access to the Hinckley/Williams paper on adjusting valves right now. Perhaps someone who has it handy can volunteer to e-mail it to you.
The latest revision is December, 2005.
Duke -
Re: 1964 roadster, camshaft condition
Yes, that's a LT-1 cam. You can polish the journals to remove any upset material. If the defects are below the surface, they should not be a problem.
Single plan manifolds don't make road friendly torque bandwidth. Use a dual plane.
I don't have access to the Hinckley/Williams paper on adjusting valves right now. Perhaps someone who has it handy can volunteer to e-mail it to you.
The latest revision is December, 2005.
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