Bought a new/old stock AE camshaft to suit XR RS etc from '80 on thinking they were all the same.

However I have just tried fitting it and it does not go all the way in.

Upon further inspection the pulley end has a notch cut into it not a woodruff key thing sticking out which would suit my exisitng pulley.

So what the f have I actually bought and can I just replace the pulley, maybe get a vernier this time instead of replacing the cam?

 

Or am I being simple and the key is missing??

 

Keys dont come with new cams. Just take the old one out of your current cam.

 

Camshafts do not normally come with the key lol

 

U learn something new ...etc

Where can I get a key from??

Don't have my old cam, the engine builder put it in the bin when they rebuilt the head weeks ago (I think anyway).

I do have a spare head c/w cam but would rather keep it as is.

Oh yeah my pulley has KA stamped on it is that right?

New cam is in anyway but a bit stiff near the pulley end I hope its not worn and will just run in when back together...fingers crossed!

 

Do ford not sell the key seperate? If not then what about getting one from a scrap yard if there is no other option, sayin that have you tried Burton Power?

 

totally agree, bought numerous cams in kits over the years, never had a key in one yet.

 

Had already checked Burtons but no joy until I was cleaming out the garage on sat and found my old cam poking out a bin bag which still had the key fitted which is now in my new cam and the heads rebuilt...panick over phew!

 

That was lucky!!

 

your engine builder should have known to remove the woodruff key anyway!