Flathead 346 cam plate location

Ron Parker · March 10, 2019, 01:10:52 PM

I removed the cam plate without marking it. Which side should the offset be on? Is this for oiling? Is the hole in the end of the cam for oiling? I have Walt's Workbench flathead guide so maybe it will be smooth sailing after this. Ron Parker

Bobby B · March 10, 2019, 02:32:20 PM

If I'm not mistaken, it can only be installed one way. I just went through al my pictures and can't find anything detailing this, so it must be a no-brainer....
Bobby

Ron Parker · March 10, 2019, 03:21:57 PM

The hole is offset so the cam shows more one way or the other. I don't know why? Ron

Bobby B · March 10, 2019, 03:25:24 PM

Quote from: Ron Parker on March 10, 2019, 03:21:57 PM
The hole is offset so the cam shows more one way or the other. I don't know why? Ron

Even when flipping it? I thought the retaining plate was concentric all the way around when bolted down. Somebody else will chime in who has an engine opened up.
Bobby

Daryl Chesterman · March 10, 2019, 11:29:55 PM

These pictures are of one on Ebay.

Daryl Chesterman

Steve Passmore · March 11, 2019, 06:56:39 AM

The marks made by the cam on the plate is the giveaway.

Ron Parker · March 12, 2019, 12:16:02 AM

Thanks,I figured it out. The gap goes on the passenger side. I guess it throws oil on the chain. Ron Parker

las39 · March 13, 2019, 06:30:44 PM

Ron Parker · March 21, 2019, 12:03:47 PM

My previous post is incorrect. The gap on the cam thrust plate is on the drivers or left side. Ron Parker

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Flathead 346 cam plate location