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xmarine · 10-12-2014, 03:31 PM

What is used for cam bearings?Are they poured babitt or bushings, or inserts
thanks

700rpm · 10-12-2014, 03:48 PM

There are no cam bearings. I've heard that blocks can be sleeved for the cam, but have never seen it done.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 10-12-2014, 04:12 PM

It is an insert bearing that we bore the block for. I have the part # but I am not totally sure on the application. It may be a 1600cc Ford cam bearing application???

Pete · 10-12-2014, 04:21 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

It is an insert bearing that we bore the block for. I have the part # but I am not totally sure on the application. It may be a 1600cc Ford cam bearing application???

The part number is Federal Mogul 1253M std.

10-12-2014, 03:31 PM	#1
xmarine Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 125	I have a question What is used for cam bearings?Are they poured babitt or bushings, or inserts thanks

10-12-2014, 03:48 PM	#2
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,903	Re: I have a question There are no cam bearings. I've heard that blocks can be sleeved for the cam, but have never seen it done. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

10-12-2014, 04:12 PM	#3
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,509	Re: I have a question It is an insert bearing that we bore the block for. I have the part # but I am not totally sure on the application. It may be a 1600cc Ford cam bearing application??? __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .