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fenders53 · 02-18-2013, 10:32 AM

Search feature not working well at all this morning, need to ask a few questions before I spend money. I am building an 8BA with a 4" Merc crank, Eddy heads and a Super Dual intake for mostly street use.

I mostly understand how a regrind works, and realize most all flatty cams are regound. Just have a few questions.

1. I believe a stock Merc cam, or something very similar will work well for me. I assume I need to supply the used cam core. Do I need to buy a used Merc cam to achieve this, or can another cams be reground to the MERC specs? All I have now are BA cams.

2. Will the reground cam be rehardened?

3. Adjustable lifters or longer valves when I am done? I know this question is up for debate. What is really wrong with adjustable lifters in a street use application?

thanks

Pete · 02-18-2013, 10:47 AM

1 - Get a used Merc core. Make sure the journals are up to size and the fuel pump
lobe is good.
2 - Not necessary on a Merc core. Regrinding won't go through the original heat
treat.
3 - Either stock type or adjustable lifters will work fine. About the same
cost either way. Nothing wrong with adjustables on a street engine.

fenders53 · 02-18-2013, 11:13 AM

Thanks Pete. I will try to find a Merc cam. Think I may have a local lead. You are a cam regrinder aren't you? If so, I will PM you. I imagine conducting biz on the forum is frowned upon.

Pete · 02-18-2013, 11:15 AM

Yes, PM or email me.

s nichols · 02-18-2013, 01:23 PM

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02-18-2013, 10:32 AM	#1
fenders53 Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 30	Cam Regrinding questions Search feature not working well at all this morning, need to ask a few questions before I spend money. I am building an 8BA with a 4" Merc crank, Eddy heads and a Super Dual intake for mostly street use. I mostly understand how a regrind works, and realize most all flatty cams are regound. Just have a few questions. 1. I believe a stock Merc cam, or something very similar will work well for me. I assume I need to supply the used cam core. Do I need to buy a used Merc cam to achieve this, or can another cams be reground to the MERC specs? All I have now are BA cams. 2. Will the reground cam be rehardened? 3. Adjustable lifters or longer valves when I am done? I know this question is up for debate. What is really wrong with adjustable lifters in a street use application? thanks

02-18-2013, 10:47 AM	#2
Pete BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,423	Re: Cam Regrinding questions 1 - Get a used Merc core. Make sure the journals are up to size and the fuel pump lobe is good. 2 - Not necessary on a Merc core. Regrinding won't go through the original heat treat. 3 - Either stock type or adjustable lifters will work fine. About the same cost either way. Nothing wrong with adjustables on a street engine.

02-18-2013, 11:13 AM	#3
fenders53 Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 30	Re: Cam Regrinding questions Thanks Pete. I will try to find a Merc cam. Think I may have a local lead. You are a cam regrinder aren't you? If so, I will PM you. I imagine conducting biz on the forum is frowned upon.

02-18-2013, 11:15 AM	#4
Pete BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,423	Re: Cam Regrinding questions Yes, PM or email me.

02-18-2013, 01:23 PM	#5
s nichols Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 69	Re: Cam Regrinding questions Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) i have a merc cam 515-231-9588 des moines