Cam Damage - is it okay? *pictures*

[Guest]

I got some used G4 cams that are .355" lift. On the lobe there is a nice chip out of the hardened surface. It seems to go all the way out to where the pad of the rocker ends. (as in the small bit of hardened surface on the edge doesn't hit the rocker --- at least I don't think judging by the difference in color around the lobe.

Obviously this isn't ideal - but do you think that the cam is going to survive long? I'm using stock valve springs that are shimmed 0.060". Also - I have 750 oil pump gears so there should be a healthy supply of oil going to the cams. Here are pictures - what do you think?



















Thanks,
Nick

[rapidray]

You own a junk camshaft! Ray.

[Allie]

What were they used as??

[posplayr]

Those are really nice picks ; shows what junk the cams are

There is a brand new set of 0.348 webcams on e-bay right now BIN $300

[rapidray]

I have brand new G4s in stock & all kinds & sizes of GOOD used cams. Ray.

[tatu]

Do you know where that flake that has come off gone?

[GEE-S]

Looks like some more pieces are about to let go....



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[bobthebiker88]

hardfacing is compromised, cam is junk. will not survive at all. if anything more hardfacing will just come off and make a royal mess in your engine.

[blowerbike]

JB weld???
just kidding...it will only get worse.
is it an intake or exhaust cam?
i have a single intake..348 ect..

[headsbikesmopars]

Be safe Nick, and change it out. Err on the safe side. A few bucks but.. MUCH cheaper than a new engine. Be safe . Good luck.

Terry