3rdCoastPowerSports

iTrader: (5)

i took my stock LS1 cam out of my corvette today (putten in a 233/239). when i held the cam in my hands and examinded it i found 3 or 4 small metal shavings on the back of the cam (the back base i guess you would call it, right after the sharp threads on the rear of the cam). the shavings look really fresh, so my question is where are these shavings from? did i scape the cam bearing when i was removing the cam.... i was as carful, patient and non- forcfull as i could be. What now?

this motor made no weird noises or knocks before i tore into it,,, it did leak alot of oil from the front and the rear, the front was the Timing cover seal and the rear im not sure but i think it might be a rear main leak but not 100% sure

im sitten here not knowing what to do now

OldCobraGuy

iTrader: (2)

Are they magnetic? If they stick to a magnet, they are probably not from the bearings. But to be honest, they have so many different metals and alloys going into bearings these days I can't say that's a definitive answer.

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

I would examine the bearing and lifter roller surfaces on the cam. If all show even/uniform wear with no issues I would throw the new cam in and roll with it.

3rdCoastPowerSports

iTrader: (5)

all the rollers on the lifters have uniform wear,,, all the lifter rooller surfaces on the cam have uniform wear, the bearing surface on the cam has even wear.....

gues i scraped something on the way out..

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

If the cam shows good, then all should be well.

joecar

Pics.

3rdCoastPowerSports

iTrader: (5)

yeah had a little brain fart and wiped the scrappings away before taking pics...