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05 Oct 2021 08:52 - 05 Oct 2021 08:54 #856214 by SWest
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That explains it. It was milled because it was warped? If that's the case homing may be the only option.
Steve


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05 Oct 2021 09:35 #856216 by Southpaw
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Both cams self destructed. Just checked the journal diameter there are on the high side of the tolerance in the manual

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05 Oct 2021 09:52 #856217 by SWest
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I don't understand self destructed. Did it overheat, warp and the cams sized in the bores? 
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05 Oct 2021 10:09 - 05 Oct 2021 10:10 #856218 by Southpaw
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I put new bearings in when i originally built the engine, they were too tight i did not check the clearance. Ran it and the bearings and journals got destroyed. Im Starting over trying to avoid that happening again. FBG skimmed the head because its part of there head service. I never thought about the head being warpped causing the clearance issue
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05 Oct 2021 11:55 #856222 by SWest
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That could be what happened. Honing the bearings or couple won't hurt to get to .001-3.
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06 Oct 2021 06:14 #856255 by Southpaw
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So the honing seems to have done the trick exhaust cam is spinning freely now. Now to check the intake side. Thank you all for your help i appreciate it

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