Started cam change. Interesting find!
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TPost,
Get a light and really look at that cam bearing. Depending on the mileage, I highly recommend that you change it out when putting in the new cam. The bearings will develop wear patterns. I'm no shop mechanic, but I think this is good shop practice. It doesn't take much time when using the blind hole puller that you can borrow from Advanced Auto. Use the old cam to line the new bearing straight, and then use a driver, again borrowed from Advance Auto to seat the bearing. As for the rollers, if they check out, then I would re-use, if you are trying to save some $$.
Get a light and really look at that cam bearing. Depending on the mileage, I highly recommend that you change it out when putting in the new cam. The bearings will develop wear patterns. I'm no shop mechanic, but I think this is good shop practice. It doesn't take much time when using the blind hole puller that you can borrow from Advanced Auto. Use the old cam to line the new bearing straight, and then use a driver, again borrowed from Advance Auto to seat the bearing. As for the rollers, if they check out, then I would re-use, if you are trying to save some $$.
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Look up Johnson Hylifts on the bay they're under $100. My lifters looked fine when I pulled the too but went ahead and changed them anyways.
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As far as installation depth you are suppose to sink it slightly. I made the mistake and sunk mine until the shoulder and has to pull it and put another new one in. I forget the depth but someone on here will give you the right amount. I think it's around 1/8 inch
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If y'all are really curious I will go and measure the install tool I have.
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Are YOU serious ? I thought that was funny, I guess Texas didn't laugh either, maybe I should have used a big ole LOL at the end.
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Hell I gave him my used set when I installed new ones!!!!
Dirt don't hurt
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From: Haslet Texas
Hell I agree with you but it's his bike.
The only downside is I know who is fixing it when it brakes!!!
The only downside is I know who is fixing it when it brakes!!!
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I pla on changing the bearing. I've got it torn down this far I'm not going to tumb my nose at replacing a $10 bearing. FWIW, I measured and my existing bearing is about 1/16" past flush. Todd