Does anyone know what the numbers were that were stamped on the standard and high lift 1956 camshafts? Also are these cams available or where could I find one? I am especially looking to buy a high lift camshaft.
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If you are looking for a factory grind, I can probably set something up. The place I work in the summer provides parts to restorers of old Mustangs, and one of their sources is a factory which makes OE spec camshafts for standard and performance engines. If you wanted a Duntov cam for your car, I'm sure this would be quite easily arranged. One thing to watch- If I remember right, the 265 cam needed a notch on the rear journal to permit a spurt of oil to be sent to the valve train. You should put a button on the front of the cam to prevent your camshaft from walking forward slightly, as the chain wears. the slightest forward movement of a 265 cam will seal this notch, cutting off the oil supply to the valves. Ask me how I know :o) -
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the original 56 HP cam was the 3734077 and i believe no one make a reproduction. the 3736097 "duntov cam" is still list in the F/M catalog part# CS113RComment
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Mike -
There was nothing stamped on the cam, but the 240hp cam was casting #3734078 (the last four digits of which were cast into the cam blank), and the part number was #3734077.Comment
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Clem, The CS113R is my favorite FI cam for the 57 to 63's. That's what was used in my 63 even though I had the option of using a NOS 097 in the tube. You know you can't always trust those NOS cams as Mistakes" were made. Anyhow what is a F/M Catalog. Or what does it stand for. I know the CS cam is Speed Pro by Sealed Power. Oops. Not supposed to mention brand names.Brand names are not permitted on the DB. JohnComment
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John-----
F/M is an abbreviation for Federal-Mogul. Federal-Mogul manufactures and distributes parts under MANY different brand names. Speed-Pro and Sealed Power are among them.
I know of no rule against using brand names on this discussion board. We do it all the time.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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Joe, Thanks for the info. That cam has a lot of history. Started off life an eon ago as the TRW TP113. Then slowly progressed thru various companies and ended up as a FM cam as you know. CS-113R. You have to be careful when ordering it as just today I got a call and a customer said his local auto store said it was a 30-30 cam. I said tell the counter guy to look again as he was probably looking at CS118R instead of the 113R.
Confusing thing on this DB is that recently a buddy of yours hollered at me for mentioning brand names. Said go to the CF for that kind of stuff. So being rather new to the board I was just trying to obey some of the old timers. Don't want to cause waves with the LT1 guy. By the way where has Duke been? Happy Easter, JohnComment
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There were two camshafts used in the 1956 engine, one was the GM part number 3711354, casting number 37113255, same cam as used in the 195 hp 265 engine with single 4bbl in '55 Chevy and Corvette, I believe shown as the 225hp version of the '56 2X4bbl engine. Second design is the 3734077, casting 3734078, shown as "special Performance". All '56 V8 used Mechanical lifter camshafts..Bill Clupper #618Comment
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John-----
TRW (aftermarket) automotive parts is another of the brands now part of Federal-Mogul.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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