Dannyb Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Hi, Just took delivery of a new 1300 ground camshaft for the 1500 Spit, and will be now buying followers and gaskets for my next winter project. My question is on the followers. Standard and ones with drilled holes etc. But what are the small diameter ones for ? Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteStupps Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 (edited) Hi Danny. Small ones are for the early 1147 Spits and Heralds. I bought standard followers from Canleys and they've lasted well on my 1300fwd and Spitfire. Don't think the drain holes are really necessary personally. Pete Edit: Newman cams also sell followers and have a good reputation. Whatever you buy, check that they're flat on the bottom! Edited March 11, 2023 by PeteStupps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyb Posted March 11, 2023 Author Share Posted March 11, 2023 Thanks Pete. That clears that up. Where I looked it listed for all spit engines. Danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glang Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Yes I would have thought best, if possible, to get the followers from the cam supplier or at least ones recommended by them. Then follow their installation/ run in procedure religiously so that if theres any problems later they havent got any get outs😬 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyb Posted March 11, 2023 Author Share Posted March 11, 2023 I've also got a set of new hollow pushrod I have had laying around for about 15 years. Is there any point in using these or stick with the standard ones. Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Our cam was from Newman with matching followers....The old ones from a `reputable `Triumph supplier had craters worn in them. ARP push rods and head bolts really good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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