pitting on cam lobes?!

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Aug 14, 2005 | 02:16 PM

C5COM67

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pitting on cam lobes?!

I have a question, more like a kick in my a$$

I have a cam that was wrapped and stored in my garage. I took it out and noticed some light rust and mild pitting on the lobes. Is this still usable or a lesson that will stick for a lifetime

thanks, Harry

Aug 14, 2005 | 03:08 PM

Honez

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If it buffs out then your fine, if the pits remain after buffing then your done.

Aug 14, 2005 | 03:20 PM

0Jeff @ TPE

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Originally Posted by Honez

If it buffs out then your fine, if the pits remain after buffing then your done.

100%

No heavy buffing though..

Aug 14, 2005 | 08:44 PM

wrustywrench

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if the bearing surfaces are ok,, being it is a ls1 cam??? you might be ok for roller lifters. My choice would be new....But I have seen some last friggin forever with some pitting on the lobe surface.

Aug 14, 2005 | 09:15 PM

C5COM67

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Sorta what I thought, gonna send itout to get polished at a machine shop recommended by some vette guys here. If no go...then new. and be smarter next time with my parts.

thanks alot Harry

Aug 15, 2005 | 07:33 AM

Jay-rod

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I bought a used cam off of a member and when he put it in the box to ship it the sweat off his hands went on the cam.When I got it there was rust all over it.I had it pro polished.

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