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new cam old bearings
Hello I am currently reassembling my 4.0l sohc after installing new chains and guides I went to install the new passenger side camshaft sprocket and my new sprocket messed up my camshaft beyond reuse my question is can i install a new camshaft with out any problems with my old bearings?
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Tough call, if no bearings show unusual wear pattern then it would probably be OK.
But I would price out new bearings just to see what extra cost would be, so you have a "risk/reward" price point.
Many upgrade cams on OHV engines for more power and never change the cam bearings and never have problems, so outside of an obvious wear issue it should be fine.
But I would price out new bearings just to see what extra cost would be, so you have a "risk/reward" price point.
Many upgrade cams on OHV engines for more power and never change the cam bearings and never have problems, so outside of an obvious wear issue it should be fine.
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If it runs right on the head (aluminum I'm assuming), what they do is take a bit of the caps where they meet the head.
After that it's line bored back to spec.
If you really want to get fussy you can use some plastigauge, although I'm not sure what the factory clearances should be or if the spec is in the manual.
http://www.plastigaugeusa.com/how.html
After that it's line bored back to spec.
If you really want to get fussy you can use some plastigauge, although I'm not sure what the factory clearances should be or if the spec is in the manual.
http://www.plastigaugeusa.com/how.html
Last edited by Jeff R 1; 09-22-2016 at 11:54 PM.
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