Was done back around 1995/6, has 'KCT H70-4-8' engraved on the end, I thought of Kelfords but no one wants to reply. Any idea who may have done it! I'm trying to find the specs on it.
twink19,
Jul 25, 2:52am
try Franklin Cams, or Lynn Rodgers
dave653,
Jul 25, 3:00am
I thought the KCT may have been Kelford Cam Tech!
the-lada-dude,
Jul 25, 10:45pm
what engine type did the cam originate !hey dave, all you need is a good deg wheel and a dial gauge. set the cam up in the engine and off you go ! trouble is @ what valve lift do you start taking measurements,some cams are measured @ .010"others @ .050" lift the thing to do is get hold of an original std cam and take readings,from say .004" lift you need pen & paper to write up your findings then change cams and redo procedure.if you do your paper work properly you can easily see the velocity & acceleration curves, then compare one against the other . just remember that total duration on a lobe won't change( excepting valve lash )and open and close points can be manipulated by advancing & retarding cam with respect to the crankshaft.the only fly in the ointment is if your lobes are worn, the readings become erratic and near on useless !does this help you !
patiki1,
Jul 26, 12:14am
Auckland cams has a Camdoctor computer cam analysis machine.
dave653,
Jul 26, 1:53am
It came out of my 179 I built back in '96 (it still looks real good). I've just dropped a new 202 in with a Wade 373 cam, but the 179 felt angrier. I'm actually not real impressed with the 202 considering the money I spent on it. If I can get the old cam numbers, compare it to the new numbers. thinking about fitting the old cam into the new motor.
the-lada-dude,
Jul 26, 5:24am
are these both hydraulic cams!did you take the time to set up the cam in the 202some timesyou can advance the cam by 2-6 + degand it will make a huge difference !whatspecs has the cam grinder given you for the 202!
cuda.340,
Jul 26, 5:52am
it will be Kelfords cam with that stamped on it. what do you mean they don't reply! are they not picking up the phone or responding to e-mails!
snoopy221,
Jul 26, 6:59am
mmm ya not gunna get a poo oh poo to do what a 179 or 186 will do. and the cam sorta sounds more like a KENT stage 2and a half. End of the day degree and lobe lift and centerline the sucker.
dave653,
Jul 26, 9:15am
Both hyd, Wade 373.
dave653,
Jul 26, 9:17am
Website 'contact us', and direct email from Classic Car mag advert. Will phone next week if no reply.
dave653,
Jul 26, 9:18am
Isn't Kent for pommy 4 pots! And, I don't have a degree wheel.
supernova2,
Jul 26, 10:13am
No degree wheel.Off to the stationery shop and buy a plastic protractor.Solved for about two bucks.
dave653,
Jul 26, 10:31am
+ or including gst!
blackdotlova,
Jul 26, 12:01pm
Go back to the 179, I felt they where the best of the lot, had a great run out of mine many many years ago
cuda.340,
Jul 26, 6:40pm
yeah you'll have to ring, i got no luck with e-mailling these guys too. they have an 0800 number iirc, best to talk to horses mouth.
dave653,
Jul 31, 11:11pm
Kelfords rang back, been fairly busy. It was theirs, 224@.050, .445 lift, 108 lobe ctr. Bit different to the Wade but I'd still prefer bigger. Started porting a 173 head, will fit VH valves. I have a 12 port too, but I'll have to make another inlet manifold to fit the triples.
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