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Ben Kallies · 05-20-2011, 01:03 PM

Alan,

The front of the block WAS machined due to damage from the previous cam failure, and I AM running a thrust washer to make up the difference, along with the torrington bearing on the timing chain. Additionally, I also thought that the leading edge of the front cam bearing looked funny, but after closer inspection, it's an optical illusion due to the way that the coating was applied to the bearings. I'll check the cam journal clearance as you suggest. What is normal/acceptable. Also, where should I begin to look for oil flow problems areas to the cam? Thanks.

-Ben

05-20-2011, 01:03 PM	#10
Ben Kallies Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 107 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Metal in the Oil Alan, The front of the block WAS machined due to damage from the previous cam failure, and I AM running a thrust washer to make up the difference, along with the torrington bearing on the timing chain. Additionally, I also thought that the leading edge of the front cam bearing looked funny, but after closer inspection, it's an optical illusion due to the way that the coating was applied to the bearings. I'll check the cam journal clearance as you suggest. What is normal/acceptable. Also, where should I begin to look for oil flow problems areas to the cam? Thanks. -Ben