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How to Degree Your Camshaft: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Ford Inline Six Why Degreeing the Cam Matters "Degreeing the cam" means verifying that the camshaft's position in the engine is properly synchronized with the crankshaft — so that the rise and fall of the pistons precisely matches the...

Overview This article provides detailed camshaft specifications for the Ford inline six (170/200/250ci) engine family, with a focus on the Clay Smith cam lineup previously available through Classic Inlines. These specifications include part numbers, lift values at multiple rocker arm ratios...

Choosing the Right Camshaft for Your Ford Inline Six The camshaft is the single most important decision in building a performance Ford inline six engine. Choose wrong and no other modification will save you. An improper cam produces an engine that either stumbles, stalls, and annoys you in...