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Author:  bamnfi [ Fri Nov 27, 2009 7:26 am ]
Post subject:  Kent 266 cam? and 1.5 roller rockers
Just wondering if anyone has experience with this cam.
It's going into a 1275 with 60 thou o/s, twin 1/2 inch S.U.s

Thank for any feedback.

p.s. I did put a topic heading in!!!!!!!

Apologies for the edit.

I have just been surfing various UK articles and the quote Vizard saying that a 266 cam should ideally be married with 1.5 lift rockers. Has anyone tried this? Does anyone have a view?

thanks again!

bam
Author:  GT mowog [ Fri Nov 27, 2009 5:51 pm ]
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I'm about to run with the Kent 266 Cam. According to Vizard, he did a lot of development on these Cams for Kent and they were actually 'designed' (to use the term a little loosely) to be used on a 1275 with 1.5:1 Rockers.

IMO, on paper at least, in a 1275 it does provide for a very very road drivable mini without going overboard (been there and done that).
Author:  bamnfi [ Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:39 pm ]
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GT mowog wrote:
I'm about to run with the Kent 266 Cam. According to Vizard, he did a lot of development on these Cams for Kent and they were actually 'designed' (to use the term a little loosely) to be used on a 1275 with 1.5:1 Rockers.

IMO, on paper at least, in a 1275 it does provide for a very very road drivable mini without going overboard (been there and done that).


Mate, thanks so much. I was thinking I was in the wrong forum for a while there!

The cam is in the motor, the carbs are bolted on and I am simply very interested if I have the right kit. Appreciate any feedback.

bam.
Author:  kiwiinwgtn [ Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:59 pm ]
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Nice road cam, makes smooth power, clean idle

The only thing with them is make sure its ground correct and check its opening and closing when it should.

There was a guy in Germany who had three that where all different. like 1 and 2 cylinders where correct but 3 &4 where not.

Kiwiinwgtn
Author:  bamnfi [ Fri Nov 27, 2009 7:05 pm ]
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kiwiinwgtn wrote:
Nice road cam, makes smooth power, clean idle

The only thing with them is make sure its ground correct and check its opening and closing when it should.

There was a guy in Germany who had three that where all different. like 1 and 2 cylinders where correct but 3 &4 where not.

Kiwiinwgtn


Did it say anything about that cam and 1.5 lifters?

**** if I know how I can check if it's a good grind. Above my pay level :oops:
Author:  bamnfi [ Fri Nov 27, 2009 7:13 pm ]
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kiwiinwgtn wrote:
Nice road cam, makes smooth power, clean idle

The only thing with them is make sure its ground correct and check its opening and closing when it should.

There was a guy in Germany who had three that where all different. like 1 and 2 cylinders where correct but 3 &4 where not.

Kiwiinwgtn


Did it say anything about that cam and 1.5 lifters?

**** if I know how I can check if it's a good grind. Above my pay level :oops:
Author:  kiwiinwgtn [ Fri Nov 27, 2009 7:22 pm ]
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sorry i was specifically refering to the 266 cam.

Agree works better with 1.5 rockers

Graham russell detailed how to check a camshaft in one of the Mini exp mags a while back as part of building a 998 motor.

The point i was making was that its a good cam but needs to be ground properly to be great

Hope this helps

Kiwiinwgtn
Author:  bamnfi [ Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:34 pm ]
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kiwiinwgtn wrote:
sorry i was specifically refering to the 266 cam.

Agree works better with 1.5 rockers

Graham russell detailed how to check a camshaft in one of the Mini exp mags a while back as part of building a 998 motor.

The point i was making was that its a good cam but needs to be ground properly to be great

Hope this helps

Kiwiinwgtn


Thanks for that. Now what is a good 1.5 buy these days?
Author:  Timinik [ Fri Nov 27, 2009 11:35 pm ]
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I have the Kent MD266... Ready to go into my car, one day when it makes its way
back together.
One day soon I hope the car is even in the shed!
Author:  kiwiinwgtn [ Sat Nov 28, 2009 6:01 am ]
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minispares forged 1.5 seem to be the most accurate out of the ones i tested
and the best value for money and quality
Author:  GT mowog [ Sat Nov 28, 2009 6:27 am ]
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bamnfi wrote:
Thanks for that. Now what is a good 1.5 buy these days?


I've been using the Mini Spares Roller Tip (not full roller) for a while now and I have found them very good. They don't seem to put too much side force on the valve stems and so the guides do last.

I think the full roller versions are a poor choice. I also feel the the non-roller tip versions would work OK but for the difference in price the roller version will give much longer guide life.

I would not advise using the (UK) mini sport version.
Author:  drmini in aust [ Sat Nov 28, 2009 8:59 am ]
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I once saw a set of UK Minisport ones get flats on the rollers in 10,000km from new. Once this happens they are useless.
They may be better made now, I'm not sure.
Author:  bamnfi [ Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:03 am ]
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So Doc, any knowledge of the OZ Minisport versions? Or are they the UK ones with gross up?
Author:  drmini in aust [ Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:10 am ]
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Pretty sure the ones sold by Minisport SA are the Minispares ones. Which are OK, everybody says... :wink:
Ring Andrew and ask, to be sure, to be sure....
Author:  ryan [ Sat Nov 28, 2009 10:31 am ]
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GR is currently grinding a 266 for my 60thou over 1275. This is the thread that I have started http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic ... ight=motor
it has no mention of rockers....but this has me intrigued. Maybe I need to look into it further/ chat to my engine builder.
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