Cam roller
Cam roller
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Hi everyone,
Wondering if i can get some help on cam design.
Im wondering, how do you know what diameter a roller follower
should be for cam/roller mechanism like that used in v8 push rod engine.
Any help would be great
Wondering if i can get some help on cam design.
Im wondering, how do you know what diameter a roller follower
should be for cam/roller mechanism like that used in v8 push rod engine.
Any help would be great





RE: Cam roller
RE: Cam roller
RE: Cam roller
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RE: Cam roller
The typical roller lifter used in American pushrod V8s has a diameter and width that allows it to fit inside the lifter bore in the block. A small diameter roller follower allows a more aggressive lobe profile than a flat face follower. The lobe lift profile that can be used with a flat face follower is limited by the lobe's radius of curvature. As the lobe radius of curvature becomes larger, the face diameter of the flat follower must get smaller.
RE: Cam roller
RE: Cam roller