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New camshaft, they are machined whole so there are no parts that you can replace
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What does the heel of the camshaft do?
A cam lobe, is an eccentric. The heel of the lobe, would be the non active, flat part of the lobe. Non active, as it is the non active portion, of the cycle.
Does it matter where the lifters in Chevy vortex?
Doesn't matter on a roller lifter. Flat tappets must remain with the cam lobe they were broken in on.
How do you check for worn cam lobe in gm 350?
In order to check for a worn cam load you have to run a compression test a change in pressure will tell you if it's worn.ÊYou cannot fix a worn cam it must be replaced.
What makes flat-bottom valve lifters rotate during operation?
In some engines the lifter bore is offset in relation to the cam lobe. In others the cam lobes are tapered from side to side
Where are cam and followers found?
A 'cam' is a lobe shape on a rotating shaft in machinery. A 'follower' is a part that contacts the cam and goes back and forth relative to the rotation of the lobe. This is a common way of converting rotation to reciprocal action.
What are the bumps in a cam shaft?
In automotive terms that bump is a "lobe".
Why would the 5.0 1990 F 150 engine shutter and lose power at around 2000 rpm under load Drives fine other wise?
possibly flat lobe on cam
How do you fix a backfire problem on a 350 engine coming from the exhaust?
Check and see if the distributor cap is cracked. Could be as simple as a vacuum leak. Check the spark plugs to see if one looks different from the rest. If so, it could be a bad rocker or flat lobe on the cam. Pull the valve covers and have a look around
How does a cam follower work?
In the context of an automobile engine the cam follower rides on the oval shaped camshaft lobe and translates the circular motion of the lobe into linear motion to operate intake and exhaust valves.
How does a cam and follower gear work?
In the context of an automobile engine the cam follower rides on the oval shaped camshaft lobe and translates the circular motion of the lobe into linear motion to operate intake and exhaust valves.
Does a 1991 Chevy 350 have a roller or flat tappet cam?
That would be the flat tappet cam in that engine.
Can you adjust a valve to compensate for a worn cam lobe?
No you cannot. It will just eat the lobe off the cam further. You will have to replace the cam and lifters. be sure to change the oil and filter several times after job is finished. It would be wise to replace the timing chain and gears as a set.
