6 replies to this topic

[skoughi]

Can someone confirm if cams are interchangeable from A to A+ engines, or are they different?

[JimmyB]

The only difference I am aware of is the method of drive for the oil pump. The latest cams have a slot that the oil pump engages with. So you will have to have the correct oil pump. The most widely available new oil pumps are A+ slot drive so this shouldn't be an issue.

Hopefully others on here can confirm this.

James

[jaydee]

And the fact that some of them, like the 948, have no fuel pump drive.

[ace01]

The only difference I am aware of is the method of drive for the oil pump. The latest cams have a slot that the oil pump engages with. So you will have to have the correct oil pump. The most widely available new oil pumps are A+ slot drive so this shouldn't be an issue.

Hopefully others on here can confirm this.

James

That's just about right.

[skoughi]

Thats cool guys. I've just bought a kent 266 cam from somebody (he was confirming that it can fit both types but just thought I would ask on here as well) and it has a slot drive. My old 1275 A series has a spider drive camshaft so I guess I'll be looking for a new oil pump now! Any recomendations on what type to go for?

[bmcecosse]

Get the steel backed pump - and don't lose that spider - they are hard to get these days! Keep it with the camshaft.

[skoughi]

Ok thanks, I'll have a look for that type and costs etc. I'll certainly be keeping the oil pump and my camshaft, unknown type, being a Shetlander I never dump anything!