Found a camshaft in my trunk...

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limey66

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Jan 30, 2006

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When I bought my car, the PO left a load of crap in the trunk. I just pulled the tank, so had to empty the contents of the trunk. In there is a camshaft, a little surface rust, but unused (the distributor drive is totally unmarked, as are the cam lobes).

How on Earth can I tell what it is, and should I keep it even if only for dealing with car jackers...?

 

65ShelbyClone

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Flat tappet cams are so cheap(here anyway) that its probably not worth keeping. In order to measure the exact specs on it, you probably need a degree wheel, dial indicator, and a mostly assembled engine. Are there any markings on it? A pair of calipers can at least tell you how much lift it has.

You car sounds nice, btw, especialy for being so quiet

 

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D.Hearne

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Careful there with that bump stick, you wouldn't want to be the one responsible for the Queen, banning their sale and importation to your Island.

 

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limey66

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65 - car is very quiet now, the gas tank is stripped out and on the floor.

D.H - we ban everything fun over here...we won't able to procreate for much longer...