My reply may not be detailed enuf for what you want, but the first thing I
would do is run a compression test, and more importantly a vacuum test.
Every problem with an engine I ever had was diagnosable with a vacuum gauge.
This should point out or hint towards worn lobes. Though the few times I
have seen cars with worn lobes, they were so worn that it was easily seen
thru the lifter gallery. Hope this is not the case for you. Good Luck
Op
----- Original Message -----
From: Simon Sparrow <Simon.Sparrow@wang.co.nz>
To: Buick-Rover-V8 mailing list (E-mail) <buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 1999 10:51 AM
Subject: Camshafts
>I'm going to get a couple of spare cylinder heads for my P76 V8, and get
>them reconditioned and mildly ported. Once this is done, I'll be able to
>swap them over with the ones already on the engine. While I'm doing this,
>I'll be taking a look at the camshaft (or what is visible...)
>
>I intend to stick with the standard cam (I believe thats whats in my
engine)
>but would like to know how to tell if its worn at all. Do I just inspect
the
>bottom of the lifters for wear patterns, or is it worth measuring the lift
>on each valve to see if there is any great differences.
>
>If the cam needs replacing does anyone have any recommendations? My car is
a
>Rover P5B (about 1500Kgs) with Toyota 5-speed manual. So basically, I'm not
>looking for huge power at 7000RPM......
>
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