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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Stiggy
Susceptible as the 07's were to crank issues, I'd weld it. Check the crank run out and if it's above .001" I get it trued prior to welding.

I replaced my cams at 81,000 and the hard chrome finish was just starting to show signs of wear.
+1. If you get your crank trued to .001< and welded you can go with gear drive cams rather than chain. Doing away with chain and tensioners will add reliability and many more maintenance free miles where the cams are concerned.
 
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Sounds like a great build. Enjoy your new old friend:-)
 
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