[Alpines] Camshafts

[Ron Tebo]

Gary:

I have always kept a fairly extensive archive on all topics that might 
sometimes affect my Alpine, or that come from people who supply good 
answers to difficult questions. I have it arranged by category and I 
just remembered Jim Leach as being a good source of information on 
cam-grinding. ( I just found a more up to date and detailed version I 
included below.)

BTW, how is the racing Alpine doing, as we haven't heard much lately?

(We have had a few flurries but nothing serious yet!)

Ron Tebo

Subject: Re:
From: TIGEROOTES at aol.com
Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2007 12:28:12 -0400 (EDT)
To: alpdavegre at msn.com, alpines at autox.team.net

Dave,
       I have recommend Jerry at Delta Camshaft in Tacoma, WA. for years. 
Delta absorbed Pacific Cam Grinders many years ago and Pac Cam developed 
about
30 different profiles that were tested and used in local SCCA racing in 
the 60s
by Arnie Loyning (now, a Formula Atlantic engine builder) Dave Tatom
(currently a remanufacturer and supplier of Ford Flathead hotrod engine 
parts) and
Jann Helzer (deceased) and others.

       Delta is not only a WD (warehouse distributor) for Comp Cams, 
they are
a manufacturer of them.  He also manufacturers Crane and Crower Cams, which
are reboxed under the appropriate name.  My guess is having Jerry 
regrind your
cam and tappets will be about half the cost of having a 'big name 
outfit' do
it.

       Jerry is an ex-Vintage racer and I've been wheel-to wheel with him
many times and he is a great guy.  Delta can be reached at: 
800-562-5500.  Please
tell him I sent you and give him details about your engine and what you 
plans
are, I.E., hillclimbs, road racing, autocross, street, etc.  He will 
give you
many options.

Jim Leach    Pacific Tiger Club     Seattle



Gary wrote:

>Ron, how can you remember (and find) an email from some EIGHT years ago???? 
>You are obviously way more organized than me!  Thanks.
>
>(Snowing up there yet?)
>
>
>Gary Strom
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