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Cam
BrandComp Cams No. 51-116-3
TypeHydraulic flat tappet
Duration At 0.050230/240-deg
Lift0.516/0.516 with 1.65 rockers
Centerline110-deg
Lobe Separation Angle114-deg
LiftersComp Cams No. 852-16
Valve SpringsOriginal Super-Duty
Install Height1.80-in
Seat Pressure125 psi
Open Pressure328 psi
Timing ChainCloyes No. 3043, double roller

Induction
CarbRochester Quadrajet 17054910
Size800 cfm
ModsNone
Primary Jets0.076
Primary Metering Rods0.049
Secondary Metering RodsBV 0.297-in
Fuel PumpOriginal Delco canister-style
Fuel LineOriginal
Intake ManifoldNo. 494405 Super-Duty cast-iron dual-plane

Ignition
DistributorNo. 1112205 Super-Duty, conventional
Contact Point SetStock replacement
CoilOriginal Delco oil-filled canister
WiresStock replacement 7mm
Total Timing36-deg
Initial Advance12-deg
Mechanical Advance24-deg by 3,000 rpm
Vacuum Advance16-deg
Spark PlugsNGK UR5 gapped at 0.040 in

Exhaust
ManifoldsNos. 490802 and 490803 original Super-Duty cast-iron
Primary Diameter1.625-in
Collector2.25-in

Gaskets
BrandFel-Pro

Weather
Air Temp63 degrees
Baro29.24
Humidity43 percent
Correction Factor1.035

Willard Auto Machine
7620 N 96th St
Omaha
NE  68122

Dept. HPP

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