<VV> 65 Eng Rebuild

[Harry Yarnell]

Something tells me the 9889 camshaft was a good all round cam; had good low
end specs. This cam was introduced in '64 for the 164 motor. Wasn't used
earlier.

Harry Yarnell
perryman garage and orphanage
perryman, MD
hyarnell1 at earthlink.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kurt Guttensohn" <rizakoyt at yahoo.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 1:28 PM
Subject: <VV> 65 Eng Rebuild


> Hey guys,
>   I am in the middle of my engine rebuild.  Everything
> is completly torn down, the crank is being ground at a
> local machine shop, the cam is a big ?  If I am
> reading everything correctly, the cam I pulled out of
> my engine, does not belong there.  Here are the
> details:
> Block # T0516RD - 1965 Manual 110hp
> Heads # 3856632 - 1964        110hp
> Piston# 3819699 - 1964                164 cubic inches
>                   1965-69 (exc. domed 164 cubic inches
> Crank # 8409
> Cam Gear# 6255610
>
> Cam   # 3839889 - 1960-69     80,84,&95hp
>
> What does having a cam specified for 80, 84, or 95 hp
> do in an engine of 110hp?  I am assuming I should
> order a new cam for #3872304(or sutable replacement)
> Clarks offers several replacement cams for the 110hp
> with different lift and duration.
> Would I be able to use the cam I pulled out of the
> engine?  I am guessing my best bet is to get a new
> one.
> Thanks for your help.
> Just wait till I get to the heads.
> kurT
>
>
>
>
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