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Author:  Reed [ Tue Jun 02, 2015 3:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Worth it to keep Chrysler cam?
I am about to send a completely stock but worn out 225 off to the engine rebuilder as a core. I recall reading somewhere that the cam blanks being used by aftermarket cam suppliers were of inferior quality.

For cam regrinding purposes, is it worth it to salvage the stock factory cam out of this early 70s motor?
Author:  Mike'68Dart [ Tue Jun 02, 2015 4:04 pm ]
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If the fuel pump lobe and oil pump/distributor gear are in good shape I would say, yes.
Author:  Dart270 [ Tue Jun 02, 2015 8:41 pm ]
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Yes, please save it if you can. I collect them, and Oregon Cams or a regrinder would be happy to have the core, whether the f pump lobe is OK or not.

Lou
Author:  Reed [ Tue Jun 02, 2015 8:58 pm ]
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OK. I will yank it before I ship the motor off.
Author:  Reed [ Wed Jun 03, 2015 12:02 pm ]
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All right- I saved the stock Chrysler cam. The fuel pump lobe has about a 1/8 inch groove worn in it, but it looks OK otherwise upon a quick inspection. If the cam is run in a motor with an electric fuel pump the pump lobe is irrelevant anyway. I also saved the lifters and kept track of what lobe each lifter went to so the cam can be installed and run without a break-in period. 8)
Author:  Rick Covalt [ Wed Jun 03, 2015 2:06 pm ]
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I think Oregon repairs the fuel pump loads too
Author:  DusterIdiot [ Wed Jun 03, 2015 7:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Yep...
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I think Oregon repairs the fuel pump lobes too
Yes, they did some build up and regrind on one of my cores when I had a couple reground last...it didn't cost much to have the repair done either...
Author:  Reed [ Wed Jun 03, 2015 8:00 pm ]
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Cool beans!
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