jamiepearson69
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| posted on 10/8/10 at 10:35 AM |
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Installing Kent FR32 Fast Road Cam
Ive just bought some Bike Carbs to install into my MK running a 2ltr Pinto and my next plan is to install a Fast Road Cam.
I have been looking at the Kent FR32 which seems like a good option. Has anyone installed one? Ive not done a cam change in a pinto yet, is it an easy
job?
As there is plently of room to work, I assume I won't need to remove the head.
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Hugh_
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| posted on 10/8/10 at 10:49 AM |
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You need to do the followers and valve springs as well. Not a problem with the head on but dont drop the valve...
I've not changed a cam but I understand you change the bearings at the same time.
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nearly done
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| posted on 10/8/10 at 11:07 AM |
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Hi,fitted a FR32 kit in my Pinto.Straight forward but i did encounter a problem when fitting new cam bearings,one of the bearings was tight around the
cam and needed some careful honing in order for it to fit correctly.Dont know what it runs like as I need to get a manifold made for my bike
carbs!!
cheers,Sean
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Dingz
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| posted on 10/8/10 at 12:54 PM |
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Just remember the pinto cam comes out of the back of the engine so if you are going to do it with the engine in place you may need a hole in the
bulkhead!
The important bit is to run it in properly after it's installed, with the special lube and run the engine at 2000 rpm for 20 mins or whatever
the cam manufacturer recommends.
Phoned the local ramblers club today, but the bloke who answered just
went on and on.
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jamiepearson69
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| posted on 10/8/10 at 01:21 PM |
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I notice that there are Cams available on thier own without springs and followers. I assume it is advisable to change these when putting the new cam
in?
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flak monkey
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| posted on 10/8/10 at 01:54 PM |
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You need to change the followers for definate, but IIRC you can use standard springs with the FR32 cam.
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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snapper
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| posted on 10/8/10 at 06:35 PM |
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Spring poundage is important for any cam, I would recomend new bearings, seals, spraybar, followers and springs.
If you are taking the head off then use a Felpro gasket, this will add 0.5 compression ratio cheap extra bhp and helps the cam to work better.
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