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mustangbrandon · 10-15-2021, 10:47 AM

Barn inhabitants:

First: Need to find the "cam button" so I can run a helmet distributor. It currently has crab. I do have the right timing cover, but need the spacer. I cannot locate it anywhere online.

Second: Need a cam recommendation. Has NOS offy heads and intake. Looking for a "mild" option, something available new. There's a ton of cool old grinds but I don't think I'd be able to find one. Car is a stock 41 Convertible, just looking for a little extra to take advantage of the parts that came with it. While I love the L100 etc, I need something between that and stock. Any of the Schneider cams decent?

Thanks!!

Brandon

KiWinUS · 10-15-2021, 12:26 PM

Brandon to switch from helmet to crab you need a distributor adapter/ spacer. The early cam is longer.

Ol' Ron · 10-16-2021, 09:55 AM

To switch to an aftermarket cam in a relatively stock engine is quite expensive, and any cam you choose will reduce low end torque. Your best bet would be to increase compression. Any cylinder head you choose, stock or aftermarket can be angle milled over the valves to leave .050" clearance. Usually around .070/.080, now this stock engine will have around 8:1 Cr, bored to 5/16 9:1 all for less money than a cam assy. Using a modified SBC distributor and 2GC carb. Unfortunately, the engine will look like it's perfectly stock. The upside, more power where you need it and fantastic gas mileage/
Gramps

36coupe · 10-16-2021, 08:06 PM

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Flath...pter,6003.html

Cam button

KiWinUS · 10-17-2021, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 36coupe

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Flath...pter,6003.html

Cam button

That button is to convert a short nose crab style cam to a helmet distributor. The OP wants to do the opposite.

36coupe · 10-17-2021, 05:33 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by KiWinUS

That button is to convert a short nose crab style cam to a helmet distributor. The OP wants to do the opposite.

I must be missing something he wants to run a helmet style currently has a crab style. That’s what I read in the first post?
My 38 has a 59ab and button under the helmet.

JSeery · 10-17-2021, 08:03 PM

Just about any supplier should have the cam buttons.

10-15-2021, 10:47 AM	#1
mustangbrandon Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 32	59AB early cam ideas Barn inhabitants: First: Need to find the "cam button" so I can run a helmet distributor. It currently has crab. I do have the right timing cover, but need the spacer. I cannot locate it anywhere online. Second: Need a cam recommendation. Has NOS offy heads and intake. Looking for a "mild" option, something available new. There's a ton of cool old grinds but I don't think I'd be able to find one. Car is a stock 41 Convertible, just looking for a little extra to take advantage of the parts that came with it. While I love the L100 etc, I need something between that and stock. Any of the Schneider cams decent? Thanks!! Brandon __________________ In the Barn: 1928 Model A Roadster (in family 50+ years) 1935 Deluxe Tudor slantback 1941 Business Coupe x2 1941 Super Deluxe Convertible 1949 F1 Pickup 1955 Thunderbird 1956 Chevy Bel Air (yea, I know) 1965 A Code Mustang Fastback 1966 Fairlane 1974 F350 Dump truck!

10-15-2021, 12:26 PM	#2
KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 2,954	Re: 59AB early cam ideas Brandon to switch from helmet to crab you need a distributor adapter/ spacer. The early cam is longer.

10-16-2021, 09:55 AM	#3
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,855	Re: 59AB early cam ideas To switch to an aftermarket cam in a relatively stock engine is quite expensive, and any cam you choose will reduce low end torque. Your best bet would be to increase compression. Any cylinder head you choose, stock or aftermarket can be angle milled over the valves to leave .050" clearance. Usually around .070/.080, now this stock engine will have around 8:1 Cr, bored to 5/16 9:1 all for less money than a cam assy. Using a modified SBC distributor and 2GC carb. Unfortunately, the engine will look like it's perfectly stock. The upside, more power where you need it and fantastic gas mileage/ Gramps

10-16-2021, 08:06 PM	#4
36coupe Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Eastcoast Posts: 863	Re: 59AB early cam ideas https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Flath...pter,6003.html Cam button

10-17-2021, 08:03 PM	#7
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 59AB early cam ideas Just about any supplier should have the cam buttons.

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