We’re not talking about some 3/4 Race cam here, we’re talking about a full race grind. But how do you actually grind a Model A Ford camshaft to get it to full race specs? Watch this video from the gang at Powell Machine and you’ll understand. Camshaft grinding is a science, and requires a practiced hand, but the actual process is rather simple. And while buying brand new high performance camshafts is the norm nowadays, there was a time when all performance camshafts were reground from a factory core.
I’ve watched plenty of Powell Machine videos and they really do a great job of explaining how camshaft grinding works, what the issues are with some grinds, and how to utilize the core to it’s best ability.
