Camshaft Wear Lobe at Lisa Bridges blog

Camshaft Wear Lobe. Flat tappet cams are susceptible to damage due to a lack of zinc in modern engine oil, causing drivability problems as the lobe wears. Did you know that just.001 of an inch of wear on the lobes can negatively impact your valve timing by as much as 3 degrees? Roller rockers can seize or lifters can damage camshaft lobes. Whether you have a flat tappet or a roller camshaft, one of the most common causes of camshaft issues is lobe wear or damage. But there are also mechanical reasons why camshafts fail: Excessive wear, mechanical interference, broken pieces, or; This lubricant must be applied to every cam lobe surface, and to the bottom of every lifter face of all flat tappet cams. What most people claim as camshaft failure is usually 1 of 4 things: Lobe wear is often caused by improper lubrication during installation. When the camshaft fails, it’s generally due to poor maintenance and lack of lubrication causing lobe wear. A more precise way to assess camshaft wear is to use a micrometer. Clean the camshaft thoroughly and measure the diameter. Use only the manufacturer recommended lubricant, which is generally included with the cam. There are several ways to diagnose a wiped lobed, but the most effective is to just pull the valve cover off and check the cam's lift directly.

There are several ways to diagnose a wiped lobed, but the most effective is to just pull the valve cover off and check the cam's lift directly. Did you know that just.001 of an inch of wear on the lobes can negatively impact your valve timing by as much as 3 degrees? But there are also mechanical reasons why camshafts fail: Whether you have a flat tappet or a roller camshaft, one of the most common causes of camshaft issues is lobe wear or damage. Excessive wear, mechanical interference, broken pieces, or; Use only the manufacturer recommended lubricant, which is generally included with the cam. Roller rockers can seize or lifters can damage camshaft lobes. When the camshaft fails, it’s generally due to poor maintenance and lack of lubrication causing lobe wear. Clean the camshaft thoroughly and measure the diameter. What most people claim as camshaft failure is usually 1 of 4 things:

R50/R53 Here I go now it's cam lobe wear. North American Motoring

Camshaft Wear Lobe Excessive wear, mechanical interference, broken pieces, or; But there are also mechanical reasons why camshafts fail: Did you know that just.001 of an inch of wear on the lobes can negatively impact your valve timing by as much as 3 degrees? Roller rockers can seize or lifters can damage camshaft lobes. Lobe wear is often caused by improper lubrication during installation. Clean the camshaft thoroughly and measure the diameter. Flat tappet cams are susceptible to damage due to a lack of zinc in modern engine oil, causing drivability problems as the lobe wears. This lubricant must be applied to every cam lobe surface, and to the bottom of every lifter face of all flat tappet cams. When the camshaft fails, it’s generally due to poor maintenance and lack of lubrication causing lobe wear. Use only the manufacturer recommended lubricant, which is generally included with the cam. What most people claim as camshaft failure is usually 1 of 4 things: Whether you have a flat tappet or a roller camshaft, one of the most common causes of camshaft issues is lobe wear or damage. A more precise way to assess camshaft wear is to use a micrometer. There are several ways to diagnose a wiped lobed, but the most effective is to just pull the valve cover off and check the cam's lift directly. Excessive wear, mechanical interference, broken pieces, or;