camshaft end play?

Discussion in 'Street/strip 400/430/455' started by 84SilverbirdSE, May 9, 2004.

  1. 84SilverbirdSE

    84SilverbirdSE Smokey needed a Buick

    does anyone know the cam end play for '74 455? I might put an adjustable cam bumper on the inside of the timing chain cover to eliminate cam walk as shown in "The Buick Engine Book". And how do I musure the end play? Can i use a fella gauge? any help would be awsome, Thanks!~ Vin
     
    84SilverbirdSE, May 9, 2004
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  2. BQUICK

    BQUICK Gold Level Contributor

    Really not necessary with a 455.....the cam pushes to the back of the block when it's running.
     
    BQUICK, May 10, 2004
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  3. Dan Healey

    Dan Healey Well-Known Member

    1st....

    Are you using hyd. lifters? If so, no need becasue they will keep the cam in place. If you install rollers, then yes in both directions.
     
    Dan Healey, May 10, 2004
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