Camshaft install- need help please

Mark Barnes · Jun 9, 2021

I tried a temp install of my cam in the 383 today so I could get a measurement for new pushrods. After I got the cam in (and pushed all the way to the rear) I looked into the lifter bores and noticed that I could see portions of 2 cam lobes in each hole. So I pulled the cam forward so the correct lobes were centered in the lifter bores. The cam bearing surfaces extend forward exactly .312 beyond the cam bearings.
It's been many years since I've put a motor together, and MANY brain cells have gone under the bridge, but....what am I missing? Aren't these supposed to line up, at least a little closer than 5/16"?

RemCharger · Jun 9, 2021

Bolt a cam gear on.

BLK 68 R/T · Jun 9, 2021

Does the cam have a number on it that says it’s for a big block mopar? I’d say it’s the wrong cam.

Mark Barnes · Jun 9, 2021

RemCharger said:
Bolt a cam gear on.

Ain't this a bitch? Like Emily Litella always said " Never mind".
Thank you!

RemCharger · Jun 9, 2021

We all have "What The Hell??!" moments

Mike67 · Jun 9, 2021

Mark Barnes said:
Ain't this a bitch? Like Emily Litella always said " Never mind".
Thank you!

Look at it this way, at least you havent placed & paid for your pushrods!

IQ52 · Jun 9, 2021

I'm pretty sure that cam is for the 8 cylinder x dual-4 cylinder conversion where two V8 cylinders fire at the same time, one on the left bank and another on the right. Diesel torque out of a gasoline engine........I think....at least.....that's what I heard...sorta.....No?

Mark Barnes · Jun 9, 2021

BLK 68 R/T said:
Does the cam have a number on it that says it’s for a big block mopar? I’d say it’s the wrong cam.

It is a 294-FDP from Crower.

IQ52 said:
I'm pretty sure that cam is for the 8 cylinder x dual-4 cylinder conversion where two V8 cylinders fire at the same time, one on the left bank and another on the right. Diesel torque out of a gasoline engine........I think....at least.....that's what I heard...sorta.....No?

Always wanted one of those....all I could afford was this damn Mopar.

fratzog lover · Jun 9, 2021

That's a BB Crower cam. A feisty one too.

BSB67 · Jun 9, 2021

Mark Barnes said:
It is a 294-FDP from Crower.
Always wanted one of those....all I could afford was this damn Mopar.

I ran a 292 FDP once upon a time. Good cam

Carcinogen · Jun 9, 2021

If you had the block hot tanked, the cam bearings were replaced.

Block might have a bit of core shift or bearing was damaged being replaced.

Had 440 with similar problem that I took back to machinist that replaced bearings.

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