[Roadsters] cam swap

Dewey Hahlbohm hahlbohmd at earthlink.net
Thu Apr 10 19:45:27 MDT 2008


You could swap engines unless matching numbers is of concern.  If so, swap the heads.  Getting the intake/exhaust manifold off with a stock exhaust header in place, with the engine in the car can be a real challenge.  Good luck, Dewey     

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>From: PDFenter at aol.com
>Sent: Apr 10, 2008 6:06 PM
>To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
>Subject: [Roadsters] cam swap
>
>Question for everyone.
>My 68 2 liter is very stock but has B cam and solex's. My 67 2 liter has a  A 
>cam and z therapy su's. I want to put the 68 back to stock and put the  solex 
>carbs on the 67.
> 
>The 67 has the A cam in it. My question is this. I have read that when  
>putting a new cam in you want to replace the rocker arms. I am thinking about  
>swapping cams between the 2 cars. If I did this I would keep each set of rockers  
>with its respective cam, and specifically its cam lobe. Sounds like it would  
>work to me but would I like another opinion.
> 
>Is this practical? Or is it a dumb idea?
> 
>There is the question all replies welcome and appreciated.
> 
>Thanks
> 
>Phil
>
>
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