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Nolowrider · 03-08-2005, 12:19 PM

I have a Crane cam for a SBC for sale. It is used, but I have only driven the truck for about 30 miles. It it just not the cam I wanted. I bought it as a kit, so it comes with new lifters. It is still in the truck, but I will pull it out if someone is really interested in buying it. The truck is just a weekend driver. I did the correct break-in procedure as per Crane. I just don't want to yank it out and leave it sit on the shelf if someone could use it. I paid $145.00 for the kit. I would like to get $90.00 plus shipping. I am in zip code 70037. This is it http://www.cranecams.com/?show=brows...52&lvl=2&prt=5

locab36 · 03-08-2005, 02:09 PM

Thats the same cam I just put in the 350 for my 84 C10. I really like it. I have a RV cam in my 69 short step and its tame. This crane cam has just enough lope @ idle and is very divable w/no effect on vaccume. It has a good pull too.

John

Nolowrider · 03-08-2005, 03:43 PM

Yea, it is a good cam I just wanted something with a little more lope. Crane told me that this was the biggest with a stock stall converter. Which I found out is not true. I am going to try a 280.

68Bowtie4x4 · 03-12-2005, 01:18 AM

nolowrider,

I'm interested in the cam. Let me see what my rpm is going 60 mph and I'll get back to you ASAP. Can you figure shipping to zip 97886?

Thanks,
Doug

MylilBowTie · 03-12-2005, 04:31 AM

Dont reuse the lifters

70short/step · 03-31-2005, 11:51 AM

You can reuse lifters as long as he marks them so when they are reinstalled they are on the same lobe that they were on before. It wont hurt anything!

Nolowrider · 03-31-2005, 02:48 PM

I have just the cam, no lifters. I reused the lifters since I had so few miles on it. If you don't really know how many miles are on the cam and lifters, I would get new set. It is worth the extra effort. I knew mine was new, so I took the chance. No problems.

MylilBowTie · 03-31-2005, 03:19 PM

If its for the same block that the lifters and cams where broke in on. But If its not there will more likely than not cause a problem. Its really not a good practice to reuse lifters or camshafts but really used lifters that aren't mated to the same block or cam that it was broke-in with. Im not trying to mess up anyone's sales or anything like that but most of this stuff is commonly known stuff. See what everyone has to say over in the engine and drivetrain forum about it.

Nolowrider · 03-31-2005, 03:32 PM

68Bowtie4x4-IF you were to get the cam, get a new set of lifters. You can get a good set for $40.00-$50.00, maybe even cheaper. Since you would have the engine tore apart, just through a new set in there. I swapped cams on the spur of the moment, so I didn't have a new set of lifters laying around.

70short/step · 03-31-2005, 03:33 PM

Have to disagree with Mylilbowtie. The wear on the lifter that is important is the face surface of the lifter not the sides where it sits in the lifter bore. So as long as the cam and the original lifters are used together on the same lobes there is not a problem as stated before.

Nolowrider · 03-31-2005, 03:38 PM

I agree with 70short/step.

MylilBowTie · 03-31-2005, 04:01 PM

Lifter bores can influence the lifter but plays a smaller role in the contact. The bottom of the lifter and the cam is the most important. If the lifter doesn't rotate like it should its just going to wear the cam lobe to nothing if it isn't fixed. For 160.00 you can get a new camshaft and lifters, its not that much. Those can mess up also but a lot less likely verse used parts. When your down to one vehicle down time is a big pain. Especially when you have to fix things again that weren't done correctly in the first place. Camshafts can be used again without much trouble as used lifters.

70short/step · 03-31-2005, 05:23 PM

This is my last post on this subject....But how can the lifter bore do anything to make the lifter not work in another block??

In that thinking then you would need your lifter bores machined to the lifters. You dont have to mic the diamater of the lifter bore to the lifter. The lifters dont know what hole or block they are going in. The only wear is on the face. Period! Of course If you have a crazy amount of miles on any engine part i would not reuse them, But we were talking about a cam and lifters with only a few miles on them.

grovmister · 04-01-2005, 02:33 AM

If the cam is not sold-- put me in line.
Shipping to 97401?

MylilBowTie · 04-01-2005, 06:05 AM

There isn't really anything else to say about it. Reread everything, I misunderstood and thought the sale included the lifters but this is not the case.

Lifters alone that come with the kit list at 88.98. That's 75% of the total cost of the cam and lifter kit itself and almost 30% more than the cam alone brand new sealed in box.

Nolowrider · 04-01-2005, 09:59 AM

I just re-read my original post and I guess it does say with lifters. I should have went back and changed after I used them. I just kind of forgot about the post. My fault and I do apologize for the misunderstanding.

SInce I F'ed it up, how about $70.00 plus shipping?

03-08-2005, 12:19 PM	#1
Nolowrider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,365	F/S Crane cam I have a Crane cam for a SBC for sale. It is used, but I have only driven the truck for about 30 miles. It it just not the cam I wanted. I bought it as a kit, so it comes with new lifters. It is still in the truck, but I will pull it out if someone is really interested in buying it. The truck is just a weekend driver. I did the correct break-in procedure as per Crane. I just don't want to yank it out and leave it sit on the shelf if someone could use it. I paid $145.00 for the kit. I would like to get $90.00 plus shipping. I am in zip code 70037. This is it http://www.cranecams.com/?show=brows...52&lvl=2&prt=5 Last edited by Nolowrider; 03-08-2005 at 12:30 PM.

03-08-2005, 02:09 PM	#2
locab36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 265	Thats the same cam I just put in the 350 for my 84 C10. I really like it. I have a RV cam in my 69 short step and its tame. This crane cam has just enough lope @ idle and is very divable w/no effect on vaccume. It has a good pull too. John __________________ Locab36 1936 low cab 1/2 ton 1956 BMW R25/3 1968 Moto Guzzi V7 1969 BMW R100/2 1986 Silverado SWB 2007 Harley FLHTP 2011 GMC SWB 4x4 Z71 http://www.flickr.com/photos/locab36...7623329816080/

03-08-2005, 03:43 PM	#3
Nolowrider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,365	Yea, it is a good cam I just wanted something with a little more lope. Crane told me that this was the biggest with a stock stall converter. Which I found out is not true. I am going to try a 280. Last edited by Nolowrider; 03-08-2005 at 03:47 PM.

03-12-2005, 01:18 AM	#4
68Bowtie4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Athena, Oregon Posts: 167	nolowrider, I'm interested in the cam. Let me see what my rpm is going 60 mph and I'll get back to you ASAP. Can you figure shipping to zip 97886? Thanks, Doug __________________ 72 Chevy Cheyenne K10 4x4 LWB, 4" lift kit, 350/350/NP205, rebuild in progress.

03-12-2005, 04:31 AM	#5
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Dont reuse the lifters __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

03-31-2005, 11:51 AM	#6
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	You can reuse lifters as long as he marks them so when they are reinstalled they are on the same lobe that they were on before. It wont hurt anything! __________________ For every person with a spark of genius, There are a hundred with ignition trouble. 70 Short/Step

03-31-2005, 02:48 PM	#7
Nolowrider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,365	I have just the cam, no lifters. I reused the lifters since I had so few miles on it. If you don't really know how many miles are on the cam and lifters, I would get new set. It is worth the extra effort. I knew mine was new, so I took the chance. No problems. Last edited by Nolowrider; 03-31-2005 at 02:55 PM.

03-31-2005, 03:19 PM	#8
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	If its for the same block that the lifters and cams where broke in on. But If its not there will more likely than not cause a problem. Its really not a good practice to reuse lifters or camshafts but really used lifters that aren't mated to the same block or cam that it was broke-in with. Im not trying to mess up anyone's sales or anything like that but most of this stuff is commonly known stuff. See what everyone has to say over in the engine and drivetrain forum about it. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

03-31-2005, 03:32 PM	#9
Nolowrider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,365	68Bowtie4x4-IF you were to get the cam, get a new set of lifters. You can get a good set for $40.00-$50.00, maybe even cheaper. Since you would have the engine tore apart, just through a new set in there. I swapped cams on the spur of the moment, so I didn't have a new set of lifters laying around.

03-31-2005, 03:33 PM	#10
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	Have to disagree with Mylilbowtie. The wear on the lifter that is important is the face surface of the lifter not the sides where it sits in the lifter bore. So as long as the cam and the original lifters are used together on the same lobes there is not a problem as stated before. __________________ For every person with a spark of genius, There are a hundred with ignition trouble. 70 Short/Step

03-31-2005, 03:38 PM	#11
Nolowrider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,365	I agree with 70short/step.

03-31-2005, 04:01 PM	#12
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Lifter bores can influence the lifter but plays a smaller role in the contact. The bottom of the lifter and the cam is the most important. If the lifter doesn't rotate like it should its just going to wear the cam lobe to nothing if it isn't fixed. For 160.00 you can get a new camshaft and lifters, its not that much. Those can mess up also but a lot less likely verse used parts. When your down to one vehicle down time is a big pain. Especially when you have to fix things again that weren't done correctly in the first place. Camshafts can be used again without much trouble as used lifters. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

03-31-2005, 05:23 PM	#13
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	This is my last post on this subject....But how can the lifter bore do anything to make the lifter not work in another block?? In that thinking then you would need your lifter bores machined to the lifters. You dont have to mic the diamater of the lifter bore to the lifter. The lifters dont know what hole or block they are going in. The only wear is on the face. Period! Of course If you have a crazy amount of miles on any engine part i would not reuse them, But we were talking about a cam and lifters with only a few miles on them. __________________ For every person with a spark of genius, There are a hundred with ignition trouble. 70 Short/Step

04-01-2005, 02:33 AM	#14
grovmister Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Eugene Or Posts: 51	If the cam is not sold-- put me in line. Shipping to 97401? __________________ 72 Chevy C10 LWB 15X8 Chevy Corvette style rallys. 72 Chevy C10 LWB Truck Ralleys, tach, tilt, hidden hitch 72 Chevy Grn C20 Custom Camper 120K Newer Style Truck Alloys, Dailey Driver.

04-01-2005, 06:05 AM	#15
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	There isn't really anything else to say about it. Reread everything, I misunderstood and thought the sale included the lifters but this is not the case. Lifters alone that come with the kit list at 88.98. That's 75% of the total cost of the cam and lifter kit itself and almost 30% more than the cam alone brand new sealed in box.



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04-01-2005, 09:59 AM	#16
Nolowrider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,365	I just re-read my original post and I guess it does say with lifters. I should have went back and changed after I used them. I just kind of forgot about the post. My fault and I do apologize for the misunderstanding. SInce I F'ed it up, how about $70.00 plus shipping?

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