Re: Need Help Identifying 273 Cam

[Tom Watters <tomwatters@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

With the help of Jim at Racer Brown, I at least know it is a Melling 
Cam. Anyone have an old Melling book with the Cam Spec's?

Tom Watters wrote:
> Other than the stampings on the end SPD14 and J127, the only other 
> markings on the Cam are casting marks.
>
> Inside the rear journal 13 on one side, 16 on the other.
>
> Inside the distributor Gear Ring, V64 on one side, 15 on the other.
>
>
> The 6's might be 8's they are a little difficult to be sure they are 6's.
>
>
> Any help is greatly appreciated.
>
> --Tom
>
>
> Tom Watters wrote:
> > I disassembled the 273 from my Dart as the engine was making some 
> > noise. It turned out that a cam bearing/journal was starting togo. 
> > There's a fine line in the journal.
> >
> > I'd like to identify the Cam to see about replacement. I cant seem to 
> > find the numbers that were stamped on the end as either Mopar, or any 
> > other manufacturer.
> >
> > The end of the Cam is stamped SPD14 and beneath that @J127@
> >
> > Anyone know what this Cam could be?
> >
> > --Tom
With the help of Jim at Racer Brown, I at least know it is a Melling 
Cam. Anyone have an old Melling book with the Cam Spec's?