Melling 24218

Melling 24218 is a hydraulic flat tappet camshaft for Ford FE Big Block engines. The Stage 2 / Class II profile is intended for stronger street combinations with a more noticeable camshaft character and improved mid-range torque.

Application / fitment

The camshaft is intended for selected Ford FE / Big Block engines using hydraulic flat tappet lifters. Do not mix this FE application with Ford 429/460 engines, which are a different Big Block Ford family with a different valvetrain layout.

• Ford FE / Big Block 352 CID
• Ford FE / Big Block 360 CID
• Ford FE / Big Block 390 CID
• Ford FE / Big Block 410 CID
• Ford FE / Big Block 427 CID
• Ford FE / Big Block 428 CID

Typical automotive applications include selected Ford and Mercury models with FE engines from approximately 1961–1976, such as Ford Galaxie, Fairlane, Torino, Ranchero, Thunderbird, FE Mustang, Ford F-Series and Mercury Monterey, Montclair, Park Lane, Cougar and Cyclone. Final compatibility must be confirmed by FE block, lifter type, valve springs, rocker arm ratio and engine compression.

With a Stage 2 / Class II profile, check valve spring pressure, coil bind clearance, valvetrain geometry, piston-to-valve clearance and the flat tappet camshaft break-in procedure.

Technical information

• Cam type: hydraulic flat tappet camshaft
• Profile: Stage 2 / Class II
• Engines: Ford FE / Big Block
• Advertised duration: intake 315°, exhaust 315°
• Duration @ .050”: intake 224°, exhaust 224°
• Valve lift: intake 0.507” / approx. 12.88 mm, exhaust 0.507” / approx. 12.88 mm
• Lobe separation: 113°
• Catalog operating range: from approx. 3000 rpm