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Scott Abbott
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" I'm considering upgradin
" I'm considering upgrading the engines in my Chris Craft Commander from 327F's to 350's instead of rebuilding. The Chevrolet "crate" long blocks look appealing ($1400 new, each), but if I buy a pair, one must be converted to reverse rotation. I know I'll need a different cam and the gear drive, as well as dis-assembling the engine to reverse the pistons. My big question is the cam: I would like to match the crate engine cam, but none are available for reverse rotation firing order. I either need to buy a new pair of RH/LH cams, or have one custom ground for the reverse side. Any advice/experience? What about front and rear seals? Does anyone have a source for purchasing these parts (cams, seals, timing gear)? Thanks! "
" I'm considering upgrading the engines in my Chris Craft Commander from 327F's to 350's instead of rebuilding. The Chevrolet "crate" long blocks look appealing ($1400 new, each), but if I buy a pair, one must be converted to reverse rotation. I know I'll need a different cam and the gear drive, as well as dis-assembling the engine to reverse the pistons. My big question is the cam: I would like to match the crate engine cam, but none are available for reverse rotation firing order. I either need to buy a new pair of RH/LH cams, or have one custom ground for the reverse side. Any advice/experience? What about front and rear seals? Does anyone have a source for purchasing these parts (cams, seals, timing gear)? Thanks! "