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Old 10-27-2002, 07:05 AM
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I have a 1975 400 rebuilt professionally, installed in a 1968 firebird, with about 3000 miles on it. It has a four speed muncy. The cam moves forward 3/8 to 1/2 in. when the clutch is depressed. What could have caused this to happen in such a short period of time?
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I have a 1975 400 rebuilt professionally, installed in a 1968 firebird, with about 3000 miles on it. It has a four speed muncy. The cam moves forward 3/8 to 1/2 in. when the clutch is depressed. What could have caused this to happen in such a short period of time?
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Old 10-27-2002, 08:38 AM
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i believe you answered your own question, the thrust bearing bad.

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Old 10-28-2002, 10:13 AM
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Why do you view this as being bad?

You now have the ability to advance the cam with a touch of the clutch pedal.

You could also use this mechanism as a high speed retard device.

Way to go.

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