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    6/18/2022 12:13 PM  #1

    MS
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    Help me I.D. This camshaft

    Anybody have info that verifies the application of this Ford 5.0 roller cam?


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    6/18/2022 12:24 PM  #2

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    Re: Help me I.D. This camshaft

    In the lower pic I see some faint numbers, maybe clean that end a bit to get a better look?

     

    6/18/2022 3:47 PM  #3

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    Re: Help me I.D. This camshaft

    Her's a sheet of HO cam specs from 1985 + if you can measure the lobe lift this might lead you in the right direction. You could also determine if the firing order is HO or standard by comparing the lobe heel positions .

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    6/18/2022 7:42 PM  #4

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    Re: Help me I.D. This camshaft

    Looks like a Z stamped next to the hole in the rear of the cam

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    6/19/2022 11:27 AM  #5

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    That might make it a Mustang.

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    6/19/2022 1:10 PM  #6

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    Re: Help me I.D. This camshaft

    The Explorer camshaft that I have is marked “TE” twice approximately 180 from each other.

    Other end has a “T” stamped and time and partial date (year drilled out).

     

    6/19/2022 2:26 PM  #7

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    Re: Help me I.D. This camshaft

    This has TETE between cam gear and first lobe.  I am waiting on better pics of the rear end numbers.

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    6/19/2022 3:53 PM  #8

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    I think its a 94 to 97 truck cam.   A tiny step below an HO cam.   The Ford guys want it.

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    6/21/2022 6:11 PM  #9

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    Re: Help me I.D. This camshaft

    Greg B wrote:

    I think its a 94 to 97 truck cam.   A tiny step below an HO cam.   The Ford guys want it.

     
    Greg is 100% correct. I have the same cam pulled from a 96 5.8.  256/266 duration and 0.422/0.448" lift

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    6/21/2022 7:24 PM  #10

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    Re: Help me I.D. This camshaft

    Thanks, guys. I figured the TE was truck engine, even if it does have a Z stamped on its hiney.

    I am looking for a 87-95 5.0 HO cam

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    6/21/2022 10:24 PM  #11

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    MS wrote:

    Thanks, guys. I figured the TE was truck engine, even if it does have a Z stamped on its hiney.

    I am looking for a 87-95 5.0 HO cam

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    6/22/2022 6:29 AM  #12

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    Re: Help me I.D. This camshaft

    Keep in mind that Mustang part numbers usually have two Zs in them, and only the first one corresponds to Mustang production (i.e E7ZZ-XXXX).  The second Z denotes that the part is a Standard Service Part.  Plus, most parts are not stamped with actual part numbers; they get Ford Engineering Numbers which don't directly correspond to the part number. 

    I'll check my shelf for you MS.  I had the factory cam from my '89 GT at one point, but think its now gone (par for the course).  I'll PM you if its still there. 
     

     

    6/22/2022 6:41 AM  #13

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    Re: Help me I.D. This camshaft

    Thanks, TKO

    I always figured there are a thousand garages out there with a stock camshaft stuck on a back shelf, collecting dust.

    I have two Explorer cams that are similar, but have less duration. Much prefer the HO camshaft.

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    6/22/2022 10:40 AM  #14

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    Re: Help me I.D. This camshaft

    I have a 98 explorer camshaft Im pulling soon and selling. Ill have to check out its markings too. 

     

    6/25/2022 12:10 AM  #15

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    I will see what numbers are on the camshaft the Explorer Engine I got is a 1998.

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    6/25/2022 6:16 PM  #16

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    https://www.therangerstation.com/tech/1996-2001-ford-explorer-5-0l-v8-specifications/

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