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Re: Cam Shaft Surfaces

To: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>
Subject: Re: Cam Shaft Surfaces
From: "Alan Seigrist Blue 100" <healey.nut@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2006 11:53:31 +0800
Ned -

Yes, this should be fine.  Be sure to coat the cam lobes and lifters
with cam lube before assembling your motor.  Smooth glassy surfaces
actually indicate that these surfaces have been worn.  Only the
bearing surfaces should be shiny.

Best Regards,

Alan

'53 BN1 '64 BJ8

On 7/3/06, Ned Smith <smithn00@kitepilot.net> wrote:
> The lobes on my newly reground cam shaft have a matte finish. I assumed this
> was a protective coating but cleaning with mineral spirits or lacquer
> thinner does not remove it. Will this just polish out as the engine runs?
>
> TIA,
>
>
>
> Ned Smith
>
> BJ8
>
> near Chattanooga, TN
>
> N34.98 W85.5




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