cam chain rollers worn, how to find?

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Re: cam chain rollers worn, how to find?

15 Feb 2007 21:57

And just so You know...those rollers,when NEW...are soft...not hard like Mine were when I tore the engine apart for rebuild.They were rock hard,unlike the new ones that were actual rubber,and didn't feel like bakelite!

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Re: cam chain rollers worn, how to find?

18 Feb 2007 08:52

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Well, that confirms my situation. Bake-a-lite is definately the consistency. That doesn't help my situation, though. They couldn't have been too soft brand new, too much pressure in the cam line. Maybe harder than new cam cover end plugs, but offering a lot more resiliency than my bake-a-lite pizza cutter. Well, still hunting or deciding wether to put the old one back into service.

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Re: cam chain rollers worn, how to find?

18 Feb 2007 12:30

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You're right.They aren't "soft" when new,but they're not hard like Yours are.

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