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Re: Odd camshaft wear...

To: Ernest Shirley <ernestern@hot.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Odd camshaft wear...
From: "James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@apk.net>
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 22:53:41 -0500
FWIW, I have seen the innards of some 20 MG engines, but have never seen or
heard of the ailment you describe.

Jim

Ernest Shirley wrote:

> I'm in the process of rebuilding the engine of my 78B and I noticed
> something that I thought was odd when I pulled out my camshaft.  The first
> and last lobe on the shaft showed signs of extreme wear...I mean they were
> practically round, yet the other six lobes have hardly worn a bit.  I would
> have thought that all the lobes would have worn out roughly at the same
> time.  Is this typical or should I be looking for something while I have all
> these engine guts strewn about on the table.  The lifters for the 1st and
> 8th valves had some minor pitting but I wouldn't think they caused this...
> Any ideas?

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