Guest Anonymous Posted November 29, 2001 Share Posted November 29, 2001 I got a couple days off so I want to find out what exactly is in my engine. The guy I bought from told me it was a 327 (hence the screen name). However, I found out it was a 350. Everybody who has heard it (and seems to know what they are talking about) says it sounds like it has an upgraded cam. I thought the same when I heard it too. So how do I find out what kind of cam it has? Do I have to pull the intake? I have a spare set of gaskets laying around so I wouldn't really mind tearing the whole thing apart. At least then i could see if it has stock pistons etc. Also, how do you find out the c/r of an engine? I know how to do a compression check, but theres more to it than that, right? Assuming the cam isn't stock, would the proper timing depend on the cams specs? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 29, 2001 Share Posted November 29, 2001 You could put a dial indicator on the pushrod side of the rocker arm and then bump it over until the lope is at its high point and measure it that way, if its hydraulic it may not be real accurate without the lifter pumped up though. Regards, Lone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 29, 2001 Share Posted November 29, 2001 Do cams have casting numbers or anything like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted November 29, 2001 Share Posted November 29, 2001 Most cams are stamped on the end with the grind number and mfr. A degree wheel and dial indicator will let you map out the cam so you know exactly if it is not stamped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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