smoothing edges of new cam?

mango-smoothie · **Joined:** Sun Dec 20, 2009 4:28 pm **Posts:** 46

in the middle of a 2056 rebuild and my new CB cam came in. i thoughti remembered seeing an article on here about filing the edges of the cam to reduce chances of ripping apart your lifters.

i searched but can't find it anymore.

Does anyone have more information on this?

thanks.

busman78 · **Joined:** Thu Feb 13, 2003 3:01 am **Posts:** 594

I use a fine grade sharpening stone, just work it around the edge of the cam lobes at a 45 degree angle, doesn't take much. You can also use some 320 to 400 grit wet/dry paper on a stick, like a tongue depressor. You will be able to feel the edge gone with your finger, one pass is about all it takes.

mango-smoothie · **Joined:** Sun Dec 20, 2009 4:28 pm **Posts:** 46

thanks for the tip. i'll take it very easy.

dstar5000 · **Posted:** Tue Jan 19, 2010 7:05 am

and don't forget to CLEAN/CLEAN/CLEAN it after you do!

then oil it and put it away....

Don

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