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FE Power Forums => FE Technical Forum => Topic started by: djburton on February 06, 2026, 11:08:30 AM

Title: cam bearings
Post by: djburton on February 06, 2026, 11:08:30 AM

Installing cam bearings. New front bearing has a notch perpendicular to the bearing, from one hole to the outer edge. Inward or toward cam thrust? In case anyone's interested, 74 block, original bearings, 2 thru 5 oil holes at 2 o'clock or 8 with the block upside down.

Title: Re: cam bearings
Post by: blykins on February 06, 2026, 11:31:37 AM

Outward towards cam thrust plate.  That's what that little slot does, it oils the thrust plate/timing set thrust.

Title: Re: cam bearings
Post by: My427stang on February 06, 2026, 01:25:17 PM

Yep, and both holes aligned...and make sure bolt doesn't block distributor feed when you put the thrust plate on

Title: Re: cam bearings
Post by: djburton on February 07, 2026, 08:49:26 AM

Thanks, gentlemen! I kinda knew that but no slot on original bearing so wanted to be sure. Original plate and screws so should be ok on distributor feed.