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Title: FE Crane cam id
Post by: Hiriser57 on November 05, 2023, 09:13:23 PM

Have old crane cam.  Only number on rear of cam  304-2F
Can anyone provide specs   Thanks

Title: Re: FE Crane cam id
Post by: frnkeore on November 06, 2023, 02:53:03 AM

I have a '81 Crane catalog, that lists a Blazer 304-2F.

304/314, 238/248 @ .050, 114 LSA, .563/.586 gross lift, .026/.026 lash.

Says it operating range is 3k - 6.5k. Sounds like a good early cam (split wise) but, 81° of overlap and 86° ICL. I'd advance it 6 - 7°, for 79° ICL. Even at 79° ICL, it can  take 11/1 CR

Title: Re: FE Crane cam id
Post by: 475fetoploader on November 06, 2023, 08:24:34 AM

I would think the idle produced by this cam would be pleasant.

Title: Re: FE Crane cam id
Post by: frnkeore on November 06, 2023, 03:55:37 PM

Quote from: 475fetoploader on November 06, 2023, 08:24:34 AM

I would think the idle produced by this cam would be pleasant.

Back in it's day, it would make others think, before they want to put their foot down against it.

Slow lobes, so, probably not to bad on springs.

Title: Re: FE Crane cam id
Post by: Hiriser57 on November 06, 2023, 08:16:40 PM

Thanks   Had a 1977 and 1991 Crane catalog didn't see any listing for this cam.  Might stick it in a street engine just for the heck of it. 

Title: Re: FE Crane cam id
Post by: Hiriser57 on November 06, 2023, 08:21:13 PM

also have a Howard FE cam, only number on rear in Howard 295.  Got these given to me, hate to throw them away I guess.

Title: Re: FE Crane cam id
Post by: 1968galaxie on November 06, 2023, 10:02:43 PM

Perhaps this Howards cam?

https://www.howardscams.com/hydraulic-flat-tappet-camshaft-1963-1977-ford-352-428-3000-6400-howards-cams-250981-10


Year: 1963 - 1977
Make: Ford
Engine: 352-428
Camshaft Type: Hydraulic Flat Tappet
Basic RPM Range: 3000 to 6400
Valve Lift Intake: .548
Valve Lift Exhaust: .548
Duration Intake: 295
Duration Exhaust: 295
Duration at 050 Intake: 241
Duration at 050 Exhaust: 241
Lobe Separation: 110
Intake Centerline: 106
Firing Order: 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Quantity: 1 Each
Country Of Origin: United States