Posted by N8 on March 10, 1999 at 19:32:03:
In Reply to: Re: Used Cam posted by 72grabber on March 10, 1999 at 17:05:48:
Id check and make sure that the cam is straight, hardness test it, and look for pitting on the tops of the cam lobes
: As long as your sure he has all the lifters in order, its OK. Make sure the wear on the lobes is consistent with each lobe. You might want to use a micrometer to quickly check to make sure none of the lobes are flat.
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: : I'm thinking about buying a used cam. An Edelbrock performer plus and the guy has all the lifters in their original order and the cam looks like its in good shape. Are there any risks in buying a used cam?