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Old 02-14-2006, 06:21 PM
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guys, a friend has a cam which has a rustspot on like 3 lobes. Would this hurt anything? Is their anyway to remove it? Im not sure how bad exactly they are.. but i doubt they are deep.. might be surface rust

any thoughts or opinions on what to do? They want to install it in their truck.. i think its a 216/220
Old 02-14-2006, 08:10 PM
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if it's just surface rust that can be removed with a scotchbrite pad, i'd use it. if it's pitted especially on the "lift" portion of the lobe i wouldn't, it'll probably chew up the lifter.
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I'm with 5.3 racer. If I could get it off with scotch brite or a very fine sanding I would feel comfortable using it. If not I wouldn't.
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im pretty sure its surface rust.. someone said a machine shop could clean it up just fine for like 30bucks
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