Correct camshaft numbers for W126

[AfricaXJ6]

Hi All,

I referred to the camshaft number list and need some assistance to understand the coding.
My merc sec is the euro type. According to the list engine special version no ., 012 468.01 is applicable to a camshaft number 08/09 and can be used on 117 965 and 117 963.

Does this mean a gen 1 and gen 2 camshaft for a 500 engine can be used interchangeably ?

I have purchased two camshaft with numbers K08 / K09 stamped at the rear.

Would i be able to use it on only the gen 2 , 500 engine or both.

I would appreciate your comments.

Thanks
C

[Frank Reiner]

Camshafts nos. 08/09 can be used in any M116/117 engines that are equipped with hydraulic compensators. They are fairly short duration, low lift cams that help to reduce emissions at the expense of performance.

If you are referring to W126 chassis in citing "Gen 1, and Gen 2", that distinction does not enter into the application of the cams.

[AfricaXJ6]

Hi Frank,

Thank you so much for the info.

SO, does it mean that the camshafts stamped 70/71 from a M116 963 engine( 380 sec) can also be used on a M117 963 and M117 965 engine ?

I also have camshafts stamped 20/21. Will they also fit on the M117 963 and M117 965 engines?

Would really appreciate comments on the two questions.

Regards
C

[Frank Reiner]

Camshafts nos. 70/71 are effectively the same profile as 08/09, but advanced by 6 degrees, so yes, they may be used in the 5.0L.

I am not familiar with 20/21 codes. Is the 2 clear, possible 7?
Perhaps someone else has a table of cams that includes 20/21.

[AfricaXJ6]

HI Frank

see table attached with the numbers 20/21. will the 20/21 also work on the M117 965 engine as the table shows?. Also will the 20/21 work on a M117 963 engine?



But i am pleased that i can use the 08/09 cams on the M117 965 engine.

thanks
c

[AfricaXJ6]

Hi All,

any comments on my question below.

thanks
collin