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    Cam type identification---an idea

    Just an idea, LMK your thoughts.
    On TD, Tryingbe suggested a forum member to purchase an 88 TBI cam 04387850 these are NOS. So I thought sure why not, so I bought two.
    Quote Originally Posted by tryingbe View Post
    Part number indicate it is a 88 TBI 2.2 camshaft.
    Camshaft Chrysler 2.2/2.5L Roller Brand New | eBay

    Get it.
    It is generally accepted that there is no unique identifier on these cams to determine which is which. I have noticed that both of my NOS 04387850 have a orange paint mark between the intake and exhaust lobes on cylinder #1. I have noticed in passing others on my shelf that have a white paint mark...humm
    Could this a unique identifier we are looking for? Unlikely but I could not help but ask
    Regards,
    Miles

    DD '87 Sundance T1, SLH with rear disks
    '87 CSX #432 2.5 CB TII, SLH

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    Re: Cam type identification---an idea

    That seems likely. There are other parts that use the paint mark system as well. I've see parts with multiple part numbers and color designations listed on the part itself. If that's the case with the cams, there must be a listing somewhere defining which colors correspond to which part number.

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    Re: Cam type identification---an idea

    paint dabs could be a date mark , inspection mark (who ?) could be a shift mark .. could be almost anything

    and aftermarket cams can have paint markings too that will confuse the issue further

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    Re: Cam type identification---an idea

    When I rebuilt diesel fuel injectors we paint marked the injectors after we QA'd the final reports.
    I was orange. 3rd shift was green. and 1st shift was white.

    might wanna put a few extra in our hands to verify a system or designation.

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