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Old 06-26-2016, 04:07 AM
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380SL camshaft swap ?

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Gentlemen again I am seeking advice. My ignorance and steep grade of learning is deminished ever so slightly with each question. In advance thank you !
My friend has a 380SL with rusty cams. Sad but true. He is an acomplished mechanic, but his new aquisition is challenging. I aquired a set of M117 cams that I never used. The cam numbers are ;
4801 GTS AE
5.m. 55 10+
The other one has.
V.L. 4901 GTS. AE
55 10+
My question ?
Would these cams work in a 380 motor &
What can I expect ?
Having these available is convienent for this project.
He has preformed a sympathetic restoration & saving time & money is logical if this is possible.
Your advice & comments are most welcome.
Thank You.
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Old 06-26-2016, 09:10 AM
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If those don't work, I have a set of Camshafts and Gears from a Euro 380SL
for sale. Good luck on the Engine Rebuild.
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Old 06-26-2016, 09:47 AM
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380SL Cams

Yes Thank You.
How much ?
My zip is 72118. For shipping.
Anything you like/need/want to horse trade for ?
Hit me back.
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Old 06-26-2016, 11:52 AM
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RB:

The cams that you have, code#s 48/49, are for an iron block engine, and are manually adjusted, rather than employing hydraulic compensation as is used in the aluminum block engines. You need hydraulic cams.

cwmoser should be able to inform you of the code#s from the cams that he is offering; they are stamped in the back of the rear journals.
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Old 06-26-2016, 01:30 PM
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380SL Cams

Thank You.
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Old 06-27-2016, 07:16 AM
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RB:

The cams that you have, code#s 48/49, are for an iron block engine, and are manually adjusted, rather than employing hydraulic compensation as is used in the aluminum block engines. You need hydraulic cams.

cwmoser should be able to inform you of the code#s from the cams that he is offering; they are stamped in the back of the rear journals.
I'll check the numbers on the camshafts I have from that Euro 1981 380SL.
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Old 06-27-2016, 11:20 AM
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One Camshaft has 116 48, the other 667.
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Old 06-27-2016, 12:46 PM
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RB:

cwmoser should be able to inform you of the code#s from the cams that he is offering; they are stamped in the back of the rear journals.
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One Camshaft has 116 48, the other 667.
cw:
Those are not the code#s. See above.
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Old 07-31-2016, 09:27 AM
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im sure the euro cams are an upgrade anyway you look at it. Is that from the euro 3.8 with the bigger bore and short stroke?

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