Article Summary: How to install the Ford Racing E-303 Camshaft into a Ford 302. The cam is part number: M-6250-E303. This camshaft installation takes approximately 1 hour.
In this post, I will explain how easy it is to install a camshaft in a small block Ford 302 engine. For this build, I decided to go with one of Ford’s famous letter camshafts. This particular model is commonly referred to as an “E” cam or E303. This is a nice cam that will provide adequate horsepower and sound nice. It has a lift of .311 @ .498 with an advertised duration of 282 degrees. This process is quick and easy and does not require any special tools. You will need a good set of latex or nitrile gloves and some Permatex assembly lube. You will need a clean work space and some time. Enjoy the photos below.
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FORD RACING E303 CAMSHAFT: M-6250-E303 ~ $219.97 SUMMIT RACING: Purchase Here
![Ford racing camshaft E303](http://www.302budgetbuild.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/camshaft-installation-ford-small-block-302-e303-cam-01-600x450.jpg)
![Installation of the camshaft into the small block ford. M-6250-E303](http://www.302budgetbuild.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/camshaft-installation-ford-small-block-302-e303-cam-19-600x450.jpg)
![Cam specifications for Installation of the camshaft into the small block ford. M-6250-E303](http://www.302budgetbuild.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/camshaft-installation-ford-small-block-302-e303-cam-20-600x450.jpg)
![Ford racing camshaft E303](http://www.302budgetbuild.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/camshaft-installation-ford-small-block-302-e303-cam-02-600x450.jpg)
![Ford racing camshaft E303](http://www.302budgetbuild.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/camshaft-installation-ford-small-block-302-e303-cam-03-600x450.jpg)
![Ford racing camshaft E303](http://www.302budgetbuild.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/camshaft-installation-ford-small-block-302-e303-cam-04-600x450.jpg)
![Ford racing camshaft E303. Closeup of cam lobes with assembly lube](http://www.302budgetbuild.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/camshaft-installation-ford-small-block-302-e303-cam-05-600x450.jpg)
![Showing initial insertion of the camshaft into the small block 302. E303 Camshaft by Ford Racing](http://www.302budgetbuild.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/camshaft-installation-ford-small-block-302-e303-cam-06-600x450.jpg)
![Showing initial insertion of the camshaft into the small block 302. E303 Camshaft by Ford Racing](http://www.302budgetbuild.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/camshaft-installation-ford-small-block-302-e303-cam-07-600x450.jpg)
![A helper screw is threaded into the camshaft to allow for manipulation over the cam bearings. The longer the bolt, the better](http://www.302budgetbuild.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/camshaft-installation-ford-small-block-302-e303-cam-08-600x450.jpg)
![A helper screw is threaded into the camshaft to allow for manipulation over the cam bearings. The longer the bolt, the better](http://www.302budgetbuild.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/camshaft-installation-ford-small-block-302-e303-cam-09-600x450.jpg)
![A helper screw is threaded into the camshaft to allow for manipulation over the cam bearings. The longer the bolt, the better](http://www.302budgetbuild.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/camshaft-installation-ford-small-block-302-e303-cam-10-600x450.jpg)
![Cam installed into the engine](http://www.302budgetbuild.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/camshaft-installation-ford-small-block-302-e303-cam-11-600x450.jpg)
![Ultra Slick Engine Assembly Lube Shown](http://www.302budgetbuild.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/camshaft-installation-ford-small-block-302-e303-cam-12-600x450.jpg)
![Camshaft backing plate used to hold the camshaft in place on a small block ford 302 5.0 engine](http://www.302budgetbuild.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/camshaft-installation-ford-small-block-302-e303-cam-15-600x450.jpg)
![Camshaft backing plate used to hold the camshaft in place on a small block ford 302 5.0 engine. Notice it is engraved back / bottom](http://www.302budgetbuild.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/camshaft-installation-ford-small-block-302-e303-cam-16-600x450.jpg)
![Bolt in the cam backing plate and pay attention to the engraved markings that show the orientation](http://www.302budgetbuild.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/camshaft-installation-ford-small-block-302-e303-cam-17-600x450.jpg)
![Installation of the new Ford E303 camshaft is complete](http://www.302budgetbuild.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/camshaft-installation-ford-small-block-302-e303-cam-18-600x450.jpg)