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Cam bearings don’t fit!

Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2020 3:33 am
by iain1967s
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 ?

Re: Cam bearings don’t fit!

Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2020 8:22 am
by Dearg1275
Yes they needed reaming,
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Re: Cam bearings don’t fit!

Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2020 11:59 am
by iain1967s
Bugger.

Oh well, lucky I also bought a modern set, just in case - time for a do-over.

Thanks.

Re: Cam bearings don’t fit!

Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2020 4:39 pm
by iain1967s
All set, thanks.