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monteman · 10-21-2002, 07:18 PM

I just recently picked up a 1967 c10 custom for 300 bucks . the guy I boought it from told me it has a flat cam in the original 283.My question is without pulling the cam is there a way to figure this out. He also gave another 283 that has been bored 60 over and I was thinking about pulling the cam out of it since it is missing heads and intake.HELP!

**BIG ORANGE** · 10-21-2002, 07:43 PM

Can't help you with the cam thing but how about a BIG Carolina Welcome from Big O.

Cheesewagon · 10-21-2002, 07:50 PM

Welcome from Northern Ohio.

**Palf70Step** · 10-21-2002, 08:18 PM

Heyt welcome from Mississippi...

Sorry I can't tell much about things like that until they are out of the engine, then I still am not real good.

**72 Super** · 10-21-2002, 08:37 PM

Welcome from Maryland

crazy4chevs · 10-21-2002, 08:44 PM

welcome from Washington!

On the cam problem

With the vehicle running, You could pull the valve covers and look at the rockers and pushrods. Look to see if they all are going up and down at about the same rate. If you see any that aren't moving very much compared to the others, those are the ones with the bad lobes. (less cam lift=less rocker movement)

This procedure should work most of the time unless you have other damage, lifter damage, bent pushrod etc.

Gordo · 10-21-2002, 09:01 PM

Welcome from Connecticut!

frost89434 · 10-21-2002, 11:02 PM

hello from sparks, Hey I'm right next door

weasel29gm · 10-21-2002, 11:17 PM

Howdy from good ole' W VA

monteman · 10-22-2002, 11:02 AM

Thanks for the advice I will have to try that this weekend . To frost89434 nice to hear from a neighbor .Thats funny I bought my truck out in sparks it was sitting in this guys back yard.

Bill72BB · 10-22-2002, 11:17 AM

Welcome from SoCal

*Randy70C-10* · 10-22-2002, 01:24 PM

Welcome from Virginia!

Rod · 10-22-2002, 09:41 PM

Welcome from

NuBomb · 10-22-2002, 10:29 PM

Welcome from Georgia.

Longhorn Man · 10-22-2002, 11:43 PM

Welcome fron central Ohio...
You thought about slappin the 60 over 283 in there? It would be easier to swap the heads and intake than a cam swap IMO. Plus there should be a couple more ponies in that engine.

Hooter · 10-22-2002, 11:50 PM

Welcome from the pot capitol of North America The Kootenays, the only best way you can find out about the cam problem would be to pull it our, a new rv cam is around 100 bucks and i am sure it would be due for a new one regardless if it has a flat lobe or not

oleblue72 · 10-23-2002, 12:30 AM

Welcome to the board! From the Mid South

Pont · 10-23-2002, 04:39 AM

Welcome from Southern Oregon.

You could also check for flat lobes while not running the engine. Take the valve covers off and remove the spark plugs. Put a socket on the harmonic balancer bolt and turn the engine over and watch the rockers for movement. Removing the plugs only makes it easier to turn the engine over (no compression).

70c10 · 10-23-2002, 08:56 AM

Welcome again from Maryland!. You will need a toll that measures the valve height mounted on your head on the intake and exhaust with the valve cover removed. This will give you an idea of your cam lift.

matt67350 · 10-23-2002, 09:11 AM

Welcome from Texas

monteman · 10-23-2002, 10:57 AM

Yeah I have thought about that but the other block is out of a 57 chevy and themotor mounts are in the front. If I could bolt it in it would probably be a sweet motor.

Longhorn Man · 10-23-2002, 09:49 PM

Hmmm, at least it is worth some coin. No oil filter either huh?

Hooter · 10-23-2002, 09:51 PM

what year monte do u have?

monteman · 10-24-2002, 11:03 AM

the other motor has a spin on oil filter. My monte is a 84 monte ss
changed the orignal color to charcoal grey the original motor was bored 30over and is now putting out around 300hp .one hell of a fun car to drive( expecially with these rice burners they have no idea what it is, they are great for breakfast)

10-21-2002, 07:18 PM	#1
monteman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: reno, nv Posts: 50	new member I just recently picked up a 1967 c10 custom for 300 bucks . the guy I boought it from told me it has a flat cam in the original 283.My question is without pulling the cam is there a way to figure this out. He also gave another 283 that has been bored 60 over and I was thinking about pulling the cam out of it since it is missing heads and intake.HELP!

10-21-2002, 07:43 PM	#2
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crazy4chevs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area) Posts: 668	welcome welcome from Washington! On the cam problem With the vehicle running, You could pull the valve covers and look at the rockers and pushrods. Look to see if they all are going up and down at about the same rate. If you see any that aren't moving very much compared to the others, those are the ones with the bad lobes. (less cam lift=less rocker movement) This procedure should work most of the time unless you have other damage, lifter damage, bent pushrod etc. __________________ 70 chev c10 swb fleet 72 grill, sb 400, 2/4 drop. 68 chev c10 swb fleet Early classic 4/6 drop with 4wheel disc brakes 9"rear 67-8 buckets tilt and A/C Classic GM Truck Club of Washington .

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10-22-2002, 11:02 AM	#10
monteman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: reno, nv Posts: 50	Thanks for the advice I will have to try that this weekend . To frost89434 nice to hear from a neighbor .Thats funny I bought my truck out in sparks it was sitting in this guys back yard.

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10-22-2002, 11:43 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Welcome fron central Ohio... You thought about slappin the 60 over 283 in there? It would be easier to swap the heads and intake than a cam swap IMO. Plus there should be a couple more ponies in that engine.



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10-22-2002, 11:50 PM	#16
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,078	Welcome from the pot capitol of North America The Kootenays, the only best way you can find out about the cam problem would be to pull it our, a new rv cam is around 100 bucks and i am sure it would be due for a new one regardless if it has a flat lobe or not __________________ MEMBER DISCS UP FRONT CLUB 69 custom camper/cst 10 70 monte carlo 383 stroker with a 700r4 77 fully loaded silverado (back in the backyard for a little while longer) 1980 BMW 320i (back in the garage finally) 1981 f@*d f150 4x4 (Robert red ford) tried to kill me 1972 Honda ct 90 trailbike Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com AC/DC RULES!!! First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

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Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Welcome from Southern Oregon. You could also check for flat lobes while not running the engine. Take the valve covers off and remove the spark plugs. Put a socket on the harmonic balancer bolt and turn the engine over and watch the rockers for movement. Removing the plugs only makes it easier to turn the engine over (no compression). __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

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10-23-2002, 10:57 AM	#21
monteman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: reno, nv Posts: 50	Yeah I have thought about that but the other block is out of a 57 chevy and themotor mounts are in the front. If I could bolt it in it would probably be a sweet motor.

10-23-2002, 09:49 PM	#22
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Hmmm, at least it is worth some coin. No oil filter either huh?

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Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,078	what year monte do u have? __________________ MEMBER DISCS UP FRONT CLUB 69 custom camper/cst 10 70 monte carlo 383 stroker with a 700r4 77 fully loaded silverado (back in the backyard for a little while longer) 1980 BMW 320i (back in the garage finally) 1981 f@*d f150 4x4 (Robert red ford) tried to kill me 1972 Honda ct 90 trailbike Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com AC/DC RULES!!! First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

10-24-2002, 11:03 AM	#24
monteman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: reno, nv Posts: 50	the other motor has a spin on oil filter. My monte is a 84 monte ss changed the orignal color to charcoal grey the original motor was bored 30over and is now putting out around 300hp .one hell of a fun car to drive( expecially with these rice burners they have no idea what it is, they are great for breakfast)

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