Clearance Problem ????

Gearhead999 · 11-17-2005, 10:39 PM

I'm just about finished assembling the 347 V-8. Everything has gone together rather smooth. Till TODAY.....the day from Heck!!

I have a 94 302 V-8. Stroked to 347.

Ran into a problem on assembly...After installing the cam and timing chain and sprockets. I added the early model fuel pump cam to the end of the cam shaft. Here is where my problem occurs......

The chain and gears go on smoothly and line up correctly. But....the fuel pump cam drags against the inside of the timing chain cover. Has anyone seen this before???

I have an aftermarket fuel pump cam. I have found one at Ford and will see what difference it makes, if any at all.

Take care

rwhite65 · 11-18-2005, 01:08 AM

I have heard of that being an issue before, but when I put my 91 engine in the 65, I did not run into that problem, but I used a 91 stock cam piece. If the stocker does not fix it, I will call my buddy up and see what exactly was wrong when he had that problem and what he did to correct it.
Ryan

11-17-2005, 10:39 PM	#1
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Clearance Problem ???? I'm just about finished assembling the 347 V-8. Everything has gone together rather smooth. Till TODAY.....the day from Heck!! I have a 94 302 V-8. Stroked to 347. Ran into a problem on assembly...After installing the cam and timing chain and sprockets. I added the early model fuel pump cam to the end of the cam shaft. Here is where my problem occurs...... The chain and gears go on smoothly and line up correctly. But....the fuel pump cam drags against the inside of the timing chain cover. Has anyone seen this before??? I have an aftermarket fuel pump cam. I have found one at Ford and will see what difference it makes, if any at all. Take care __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

11-18-2005, 01:08 AM	#2
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: Clearance Problem ???? I have heard of that being an issue before, but when I put my 91 engine in the 65, I did not run into that problem, but I used a 91 stock cam piece. If the stocker does not fix it, I will call my buddy up and see what exactly was wrong when he had that problem and what he did to correct it. Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

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