Silly Cam Question

[matt63]

I've got to the "cam install" phase of my 408 engine build and I realize I have no cam key.  You get hung up for the silliest reasons.  I think its a 3/16 x 3/4 Woodruff key (#9?).  Can I just to the hardware store and get one of these or is it special?  I don't see it listed in my Mopar books.
 

[Chryco Psycho]

I believe any hard key will work as long as it has the correct thickness , the factory key is flat on the rear & curved front of the D shape , Also Comp Cams , any speed shop should have a set of keys so the cam can be degreed if nessisary , the kit will have  a Zero offset key

[matt63]

Thanks Chryco.  The offset sets don't seem to have a plain key so I went to the machine shop that did my block and got one.

[matt63]

It turns out that the key didn't fit as I have a Magnum snout on the Hughes hydraulic roller cam which takes a short key.  I also found out that I need the snout extension adaptor which accepts the fuel pump eccentric.   Oh well - just one more snag.