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RE: cam shaft pitting

To: "simon hurley" <simonsensis@hotmail.com>, mgs <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: cam shaft pitting
From: Joe Short <buster_balz@operamail.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2000 09:44:41 -0400
Simon,

I would not use such a cam in a rebuild. You have to decide which is really 
less expensive, laying out the cash for a new or reground cam and lifters and 
installing them now, or having to disassemble your engine and replace them 
later.


Joe
'75 B lowered and loud.


>===== Original Message From "simon hurley" <simonsensis@hotmail.com> =====
>Good evening
>
>Took out the cam shaft and couple of the cams are pitted.  This may be from
>rust, the enginer sat for 8 years.  Is this a serious problem?  Anyone have
>any recommendations as to how to fix this if it is a problem?
>
>Thanks for all your advice on cranks, bearings, and removing obstinate
>distributors - all part of this engine rebuild I find myself in the middle
>of.
>
>Simon
>________________________________________________________________________


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