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Old 11-11-2006, 03:46 AM
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Upon closer examination, the cam is not just bad, it's incredibly bad. One lobe is actually tapered in the side direction, and there are actual concavities (as opposed to the convex shape of the rocker surface that contacts the cam). A new cam is on its way and I have 8 new (and two darned near new) rockers ready.

The LH cam is very good, though and it's rockers look good also.

Strange, that the LH oil tube felt tight as I removed it, and the RH one just about lifted off.

Is this a strange characteristic of the 116 engine? Any ideas as to why?
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