small scratches on 2 journal bearings
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Ok as the subject says with the first attempt at putting in the cam and reading one of the install guides I used motor oil to greased the cam with motor oil. Well in taking it back out to do it right with assembly lube I notice I have 2 small scratches across 2 of my journal bearings. Now my question is can I just put it back in and let the small scratches "smooth" themselves out or will this ruin the bearings? The scratches look like what would happen if you rubbed a sharp needle across them so you see it on the surface but can't feel it with your skin or finger nail.
What should I do? Have shop polish them out or put it back in?
What should I do? Have shop polish them out or put it back in?
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I know GM sells an E.O.S. Lube Oil for cam, crank, bearing, and piston installs (in new engines). This may be better suited for what you are doing than using conventional motor oil.
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I use gear oil on cam,except the lobes-molly lube,crank and all other parts except pistons & rings-motor oil. And of course motor oil to prime the pump. I have done this for over 25 years and never had a problem. <img border="0" alt="[chug]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_chug.gif" /> IMHO I don't like ANY Scratches or scoring. I see that and they get replaced.
<small>[ March 31, 2002, 08:16 AM: Message edited by: zombiedude ]</small>
<small>[ March 31, 2002, 08:16 AM: Message edited by: zombiedude ]</small>