Torrington cam thrust bearing for 351C?

[Omie01]

I'm in the midst of planning my next "C" build and I'm thinking I'm going to go hyd roller cam. I am hearing that with the flat lobes the cam is going to want to thrust more. Is this worth using the "Torrington" bearing kit, or should I go with something else? Anyone using one with good results?

 

[MeZapU]

The cam will actually thrust less with a roller type cam. It might be said that it could wear the thrust plate more if the cam is of a harder billet composition, but I have never seen any ford cam thrust plate show much of any wear. I personally think it is overkill. The stock parts are fine.

 

[Jeff73Mach1]

I decided against it on my solid roller cam motor. It is one more part to fail and I don't see the need for anyone other than the sellers of the torrington type bearings

 

[turtle5353]

I decided against it on my solid roller cam motor. It is one more part to fail and I don't see the need for anyone other than the sellers of the torrington type bearings

+1 Yep :goodpost:

 

[Omie01]

COOL! That saves me $100!!!