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1275 cams?

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Wondering if the cams were any different from the early 1275 to the black smog 1275. Looks like I will be rebuilding one. Also wonder if removing all the oil gallery plugs and cleaning them thoroughly is necessary if one is just rebuilding a sound worn engine?


Kurt
 
I may be wrong but looking at the cam specifications for the 1275/1300 motors they all seem to be the same. Several part numbers, prob for different engines, but the actual cam specs seem to be the same.
Remember new cam = new lifters.
Regarding the oil gallery plugs; this is a probably not a necessity but could not hurt. If you are going to take the motor completely down to the bare block it is probably worth cleaning out the gallery.
I usually pull the plug and then tap the opening for a plug before sending block out for tanking.
 
Thanks Joe. I was thinking a quick and dirty overhaul of my driver. Have an early engine and a late engine both of which need a overhaul. The engine in my driver burned a valve and compression on the remaining cylinders really doesn't justify just head work. High of 90psi. All I'm really after is a sound reliable engine.


Kurt
 
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