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how to clean cam shafts

Postby 16bit » Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:09 pm

I purchased these used cam shafts from mxhevan found here viewtopic.php?f=44&t=36147

I was just wondering if there is a particular way to clean them. I was thinking non scratch scowrer, some solvent and elbow grease. Would that damage them?
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Postby Russellb » Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:50 pm

Most cams have a hard facing use anything but a file or grinder it wont damage them
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Postby 16bit » Sat Apr 25, 2009 8:42 am

pretty much what I thought. thanks mate.
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Postby green_comet » Sat Apr 25, 2009 9:24 am

If you want them perfect you should be able to get them acid dipped, it shouldnt cost much at all. Make sure to coat them in a little engine oil when you are finished cleaning.
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Postby 16bit » Sat Apr 25, 2009 9:27 am

excellent
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Postby RG.net » Mon Apr 27, 2009 4:07 pm

i thought they were already pretty clean :lol:
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Postby 16bit » Mon Apr 27, 2009 5:52 pm

yes but if i get some of the carbon off them there will be less rotating mass - hey wun :lol:
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