SIDE GRINDING OF LOBES ON CAM

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SIDE GRINDING OF LOBES ON CAM

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Is it necessary to side grind the lobes of a cam when using .937 keyway lifters to keep adjacent lobes from hitting the lifters?
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Yes, No, Maybe. What engine family are you asking about?
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.903 stuff is pretty close on what i have seen!
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No side grinding; the lifters have a step in them to clear adjacent lobe
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Comp Cam recommended it on the last cam I had ground for .904 lifters,however I have had several ground for .904 & .937 that I did not have side grinding done and had no problems with them hitting.I think maybe it was a sales gimmick but I always listen to people who do stuff for a living.
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