Torque Specs for Cam

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Apr 14, 2012 | 05:50 PM

carl 87 cutlass

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Torque Specs for Cam

just got new cam and cant find torque for the two bolts that hold cam in block,, checked with Napa and looked on internet, any help appreciated .
ps this is a 307 Oldsmobile

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Apr 14, 2012 | 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by carl 87 cutlass

just got new cam and cant find torque for the two bolts that hold cam in block,

That's because those are oil gallery plugs.

There are no bolts that hold the cam in.

Here's an exploded view:

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Apr 14, 2012 | 08:41 PM

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They are oil galley plugs but it looks like Olds added a plate across them in the 80s, presumably to prevent cam walk with a factory hydraulic roller cam.