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changing to solid cam in small block #209554 01/31/09 04:34 PM 01/31/09 04:34 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 164 NC P phil4161972 OP member
phil4161972 OP member P Joined: May 2005 Posts: 164 NC	changing from a hyd. to a solid cam in my 416. do you guys thing there are any changes nessary, other than the obivious, pushrods sprigns etc. seems like i remeber seeing somewhere that you should put the oil crossover thing in the valley if running a solid. any thoughts?

Re: changing to solid cam in small block [Re: phil4161972] #209555 01/31/09 04:44 PM 01/31/09 04:44 PM
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,094 oberlin, Ohio Rapid340 top fuel
Rapid340 top fuel Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,094 oberlin, Ohio	Quote: you should put the oil crossover thing in the valley if running a solid. any thoughts? You do not need to do that. 1971 Factory Appearing Duster 340 11.000 @ 122 mph

Re: changing to solid cam in small block [Re: Rapid340] #209556 01/31/09 04:46 PM 01/31/09 04:46 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 15,493 the boonies aarcuda I Live Here
aarcuda I Live Here Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 15,493 the boonies	Quote: Quote: you should put the oil crossover thing in the valley if running a solid. any thoughts? You do not need to do that with a flat tappet cam. that mod isnt a bad idea but its not necessary. its not a solid vs hyd cam mod. its an oiling mod. i didnt do it on my sb with a solid cam

Re: changing to solid cam in small block [Re: phil4161972] #209557 01/31/09 04:47 PM 01/31/09 04:47 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska R RapidRobert Circle Track
RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska	Quote: seems like i remeber seeing somewhere that you should put the oil crossover thing in the valley if running a solid. any thoughts? not required. #1 is to check your p/v clearance/coil bind/rocker geometry. Oiling mods will benefit you especially in a higher rpm eng but nothing is required just for the changover. live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: changing to solid cam in small block [Re: RapidRobert] #209558 01/31/09 04:51 PM 01/31/09 04:51 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 164 NC P phil4161972 OP member
phil4161972 OP member P Joined: May 2005 Posts: 164 NC	thanks for the info. what rpm is considered high enough need the oil crossover?

Re: changing to solid cam in small block [Re: phil4161972] #209559 01/31/09 05:02 PM 01/31/09 05:02 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska R RapidRobert Circle Track
RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska	Quote: thanks for the info. what rpm is considered high enough need the oil crossover? now that you asked here's a link to one of the countries foremost SB oiling experts, It'll take you ~3 hours to absorb/get thru it. go to www.moparchat.com then scroll down to & click on "circle track chat" & it is Sanborns oiling mods that are in a sticky at the top(for good reason). Enjoy! PS his cooling mods are just as advanced & both can be adapted to BB's as well. live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: changing to solid cam in small block [Re: phil4161972] #209560 01/31/09 05:03 PM 01/31/09 05:03 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,200 Upper Midwest M MoparforLife Too Many Posts
MoparforLife Too Many Posts M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,200 Upper Midwest	Rocker arms and push rods will be different unless you already have adjustable rockers then only the push rods will be longer with a solid lifter. Springs will be fine unless you are going to a bigger cam. Then use springs rated for the cam being used.

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