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Hot!1975 Escort Cam Identification

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2024/11/07 04:19:33 (permalink)
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1975 Escort Cam Identification

Hi,
 
We have a 1975 "hot rod" Escort in the shop with a "C62" camshaft. Anyone familiar with this cam and possibly know where I can find specs?
 
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    Re: 1975 Escort Cam Identification 2024/11/07 12:30:43 (permalink)
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    C might stand for Crane or Crow, Crower, maybe even Camtech , apart from that, nothing..
    A dial indicator gauge kit on the cam with degree wheel on the crank is your best method to find it's lift etc, then it can be matched by what's online.
    It's the problem with unknown stampings unless the person told you or has receipts it's very hard to diagnose.
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    Re: 1975 Escort Cam Identification 2024/11/07 23:10:08 (permalink)
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    Thank you. Already have it in a lathe with degree wheel and dial indicators. Seems similar to the 262 from Kent Cams.
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    Re: 1975 Escort Cam Identification 2024/11/20 22:51:45 (permalink)
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    Hi,
     
    As near as I can tell the attached represents the cam profile we have. How does this compare to others commonly used? Why so little lift? The engine screamed at the top end but wouldn't idle and stalled coming off idle. I suspect it's lean with the short duration/low overlap and short lift cam? It's running twin Weber 40's with long intake runners. 123 BT distributor.
     
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    Re: 1975 Escort Cam Identification 2024/11/21 10:32:07 (permalink)
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    From my experience with cams over the years, they (cam designers) stopped making high lift peaky cams with short duration which was ok but no where as good as a low lift , but higher than stock tho having a wide duration angle will create more power with less wear on lobes etc, you don't need heavy springs either.
    With your motor stalling above idle is possibly the carbs not tuned or cam timing not set. Disconnect the vac line if it's still connected. A stock Pinto can run on twin 40s without much drama, it's all in tuning and dyno for best running. Fuel pressure regulator set at about 3-6psi , not critical..I ran twin 40s with a factory mechanical pump without regular for years had about 150bhp (116kw)at wheels
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