Where to source new cam button and spring

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Old Mar 14, 2019 | 03:49 PM
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Where to source new cam button and spring

So I had the original cam button and spring from the 455 I have been rebuilding, I just had it in my hands....well dropped it on garage floor and now I cant find it anywhere GRRRRRRRR

Suggestions on where to source a new one? I didn’t really see a listing at Summit, OPGI, Speedway, etc.

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Old Mar 14, 2019 | 04:07 PM
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I don't remember there being a spring, where was it located? Should be the fuel pump cam, and the bolt, that holds it on and the end of bolt pushes agents the timing cover.
Old Mar 14, 2019 | 04:26 PM
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Well I had a bag of parts given to me and the PO told me it was the cam button that went over top of the cam bolt.
this is the new bolt I sourced....saying I don’t need the button and this will have proper room to press against the timing cover ?


Old Mar 14, 2019 | 04:56 PM
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Nothing needs to press against the timing cover. The distributor gear on an Olds engine pulls the camshaft backwards into the block.
Old Mar 14, 2019 | 04:57 PM
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Thanks for clearing up the bad info I had appreciate it
Old Mar 14, 2019 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Fun71
Nothing needs to press against the timing cover. The distributor gear on an Olds engine pulls the camshaft backwards into the block.
What he didn’t tell you is that he has a roller cam. He needs a button.
Old Mar 14, 2019 | 05:38 PM
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Yes I failed to mention that - thanks Mark (not my day today)...I just tore up the garage again and I can’t find it.
ill ping u off line for where to source new
Old Mar 14, 2019 | 06:48 PM
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I am pretty sure that Melling has them. Your machine shop should be able to get one for you. I can check in the morning to be sure.
Old Mar 14, 2019 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by cutlassefi
What he didn’t tell you is that he has a roller cam. He needs a button.
Ah yes, the minor details are important.

Old Mar 14, 2019 | 10:52 PM
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Old Mar 16, 2019 | 06:06 AM
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The factory roller motors used a spring and a piece of flat plastic that snapped on to the spring to press against the front cover. The spring would then go on to the cam bolt. That must be what he's talking about.
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