Hi all
Picked up a new cam last week, when I went to screw the old sprocket bolt in (so I didn't lose it !) it felt very tight, sort of two turns and then felt like you wouldn't want to go much further as it would strip the threads. Bare in mind that I was holding the cam in my hand so I couldn't put the bolt in with a huge amount of torque. I cant believe that ford would have changed the thread between the early 352 and later 390. Anyone else have a similar issue ? One possible cause I have just thought of is that the thread in the cam may be gummed up with the thick grease that they coat the cam in to protect it while its on the shelf. A squirt with degreaser and an air line may help.
Any thoughts ?
Jon
Picked up a new cam last week, when I went to screw the old sprocket bolt in (so I didn't lose it !) it felt very tight, sort of two turns and then felt like you wouldn't want to go much further as it would strip the threads. Bare in mind that I was holding the cam in my hand so I couldn't put the bolt in with a huge amount of torque. I cant believe that ford would have changed the thread between the early 352 and later 390. Anyone else have a similar issue ? One possible cause I have just thought of is that the thread in the cam may be gummed up with the thick grease that they coat the cam in to protect it while its on the shelf. A squirt with degreaser and an air line may help.
Any thoughts ?
Jon
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