1964 Camshaft specifications

[skylark-64]

Hi everybody and greetings from Finland!
I´m restoring 1964 300 cid high performance engine and camshaft is badly worn out. My problem is:

Is there difference between standard - high performance cams?

where can I find specifications for original High Performance camshaft?

[TODD]

Parts lists indicate there was only one camshaft (#1358398) used on the 64 300 engine whether installed in intermediate-size cars or the full-size LeSabre.

Shop manual gives the bearing diameters, NHRA site give the lift dimension (www.nhra.com/tech_spec/engine), couldn't find more data than this.

[skylark-64]

Thanks a lot, Todd.
I´ll check that nhra site.

[jinman]

www.crower.com has aftermarket camshafts for the 300 buick. So does crane. Crower also has the dual spring, seal & retainer sets available - I ended up going with Crower #50231.

[skylark-64]

Hi Jinman,
#50231 looks quite good. Can you tell me how your engine works? Is there smooth, good or fair idle? Now I have to find some place to buy that cam. Maybe somebody sells those in Europe...