Metal shavings on back of cam
Metal shavings on back of cam 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
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
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.
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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.
gues i scraped something on the way out..
