Groove in rear cam bearing on 66-67 396 engines

BBIGG BLOCK 396 · #1 07-11-2005, 06:58 AM

It does need the groove in it for the early model engines.I went through this and my machinist had told me he did it.I thought I was going to have to pull the engine and take it back but he told me I was covered.If the groove is not installed it will gauld so I am told from lack of oil on that cam bearing!If you did not put the groove in it you need to pull it out and do it or it will cost you in the long run!

Bobby Dodson

retengw31 · #2 07-11-2005, 05:52 PM

Thanks, I think he was hoping it was no big deal, but this is a no excuse car, so apart it'll come. Appreciate the quick response and especially the pics and explanation.

Kim_Howie · #3 07-11-2005, 06:14 PM

It will have no oil pressure from the lifter to the rockers. Been there.

Chevy454 · #4 07-11-2005, 07:31 PM

Been in that same boat before...put it all together, and was priming the oil system, but one side never would take...got the specs for the groove, and Mo ended up putting the cam on a lathe...

Kim_Howie · #5 07-11-2005, 07:54 PM

I did it with a hand held grinder worked fine. I was 20 at the time. You never forget mistakes.

retengw31 · #6 07-13-2005, 05:40 PM

He started taking it back apart yesterday. Sad after being down to a body and rolling chassis for 2 years and all that was left was the seats and door panels.

Good advice, though. Thanks again.

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