wheelman Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Being the cheap person I am I purchased a re-ground LT1 cam that was changed to LT4 HotCam specs. When it arrived I found the bearing journals had nicks and gouges in them but had been polished. Most of you guys will think this is a stupid question but how big a deal is this? I know with rod and crank journals it means they either need to be machined or tossed but what about a cam? I'm thinking I want my money back but want some input from you guys. Wheelman P.S. Please don't be to hard on me I already feel pretty stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Dude! I can't believe someone named wheelman would dare ask such and infedel question! Let me know what you find out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Not ideal, but if the surfaces are COMPLETELY smooth, then it will work. To be safe, I would take it to a good machine shop and have them inspect it, maybe even mag it....sounds like it may have been dropped a few times. If you paid more than $50 for it, get your $$ back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 I agree with Tim. It is not ideal but if it has been polished and there is no burs sticking up then you will probably be ok. I too would take it to a machine shop and get a professional opinion. How do you make a cam with smaller lift have more? Just curious. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleMX Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 I agree with Tim. It is not ideal but if it has been polished and there is no burs sticking up then you will probably be ok. I too would take it to a machine shop and get a professional opinion. How do you make a cam with smaller lift have more? Just curious. Guy You make the base circle smaller, but leave the lobe high point alone. Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted June 30, 2004 Author Share Posted June 30, 2004 Well I've got good news. The guy I got the cam from is sending me another at no charge. I anticipated a fight about this but it turns out the guy has some integrity and wants to make it right. It sure is refreshing to encounter people like this, unfortunately I was kind of a dick head to him in my email informing him of the problem. I should receive the new cam this Friday so we'll see for sure then if everything is good or not. Wheelman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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