At 09:46 PM 9/16/03 -0400, dave houser wrote:
>While on the topic of MGA camshafts, anybody know what the recommended end
>play should be? .25" is too much, right?
Well, yeah. Try .003-.007 in. This is controlled by the thickness of the
camshaft retaining plate between the cam sprocket hub and a shoulder on the
front of the camshaft. The back side of this plate is covered with soft
white metal (like crankshaft bearings). When the soft metal wears the
camshaft aquires more end float. When the end float is excessive the front
retainer plate needs to be replaced.
Barney Gaylord
1958 MGA with an attitude
http://MGAguru.com
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