Mystery Camshaft in my Capri - Mystery solved, probably!

[jayvoa]

Whilst checking valve clearances yesterday I noticed the camshaft in my 2.0 Pinto had non-standard markings and no Ford logo. The markings between the lobes are clear, but the stamped markings on the end aren't.

- "K355-C" and "GC 0916" between cylinders 1 & 2
- "30" between cylinders 3 & 4
- Something like "S 8 5" on the end of the shaft at bulkhead? Maybe "S 8 3"?
- Possibly some kind of logo, also on the end of the shaft, with a chevron/arrow design

Here's some photos. Click for bigger sizes to zoom in on and squint at.

2015-06-29 02.30.17 1 by Victory Over All, on Flickr

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I've googled as much as I could, but it's proved inconclusive. Some mention a Kent GP1 cam, but I think this had different markings stamped on the end... Mysterious! If anyone knows I would be eternally grateful.

[fordperv]

The arrow looking markings on the end look like some markings I saw on a replacement pinto Ae camshaft, i can't remember what the numbers were on it though for the life of me

[composimmonite]

Pinto cams failing was so common there were numerous companies who supplied standard spec replacements.

[frag]

Seems its just a standard replacement as said,manufacturer AE...

www.fordcapriforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=48360

[jayvoa]

A standard spec replacement would make sense as the engine was otherwise standard when I got it. Never heard of AE, but looked up their logo and it looks pretty similar to what's on the end. The cam may not be in the car for much longer, or the head for that matter, as I'll hopefully be putting a refurbished head with a Newman PH2 cam in soon... maybe. Thanks all!