In the process of rebuilding my Crusader 2005 Classic carb'd 350's to 383's I took the engine blocks to the machine shop for boring, decking, clearance for stroker cranks and hot tankings. They installed new cam bearings and when I picked up the blocks yesterday they mentioned that the reverse rotation motor had the cam bearings installed "so they are clocked correctly for a reverse rotation engine". Is this correct? Do reverse rotation engines have their cam bearings installed differently then standard rotation engines?
Both engines have the same timing chain, crankshaft, oil pump and distributor (but a different drive gear). The camshaft is rotated in reverse and ground for reverse rotation. I've crossed reference the parts used in both engines and the only difference I find is the rear main seal (1 pc rear main), camshaft and distributor drive gear. There are obvious differences with various external parts but the base engines are virtually identical. I'm just concerned that the cam bearings may or may not be installed correctly.
Both engines have the same timing chain, crankshaft, oil pump and distributor (but a different drive gear). The camshaft is rotated in reverse and ground for reverse rotation. I've crossed reference the parts used in both engines and the only difference I find is the rear main seal (1 pc rear main), camshaft and distributor drive gear. There are obvious differences with various external parts but the base engines are virtually identical. I'm just concerned that the cam bearings may or may not be installed correctly.
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