Just pressed a set of NOS cam bearings into my block, but can’t get the camshaft to fit in...
Did the original VP / BMC bearings need reaming to size after fitting ?
Cam bearings don’t fit!
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iain1967s
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Cam bearings don’t fit!
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Dearg1275
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Re: Cam bearings don’t fit!
Yes they needed reaming,
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iain1967s
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Re: Cam bearings don’t fit!
Bugger.
Oh well, lucky I also bought a modern set, just in case - time for a do-over.
Thanks.
Oh well, lucky I also bought a modern set, just in case - time for a do-over.
Thanks.
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iain1967s
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Re: Cam bearings don’t fit!
All set, thanks.
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