Bob,
It sounds like BPNW is taking care of you. That's good to know. Just a
note - on chilled cast cams slightly chipped edges are fairly common and are
not a defect. Billet cams should always look clean on the lobe edges but
slight "chipping" is just the nature of cast cams.
I guess the soft lifter issue may still be around. After hearing of so many
bad experiences, my own included, I can't see using anything but hardened
lifters. The few extra dollars in cost is well worth the aggravation they
prevent.
Keep the list informed, this issue needs to be elevated with all parts
suppliers!
Good luck!
Greg
CD6250L
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Fabie" <RFabie@erols.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>; <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2003 8:24 AM
Subject: Defective Cam - Status/Update
> Good News: Hemmings procedure for removing the cam from the TR6 works
> perfectly. It took me about 5 hours (I'm slow, but organized). It may not
have
> been necessary, but I detached the crossmember and the steering rack
because
> there isn't much clearance between them and the harmonic balancer/pulley.
>
> Bad News: All but a couple of the lifters were badly pitted and the cam
> mirrored the damage. Two of the lobes were obviously rounded and one had a
> chipped edge.
>
> Good News: Before I contacted them, the owner of BPNW promptly contacted
me
> after I posted my initial report of the problem with the cam on the
Triumph
> list. They expressed concern and a desire to resolve the issue. They are
> sending me a pre-paid postage tag to return the lifters and cam for
inspection
> Regardless of the final outcome, one could not ask for better customer
service
> or responsiveness than what BPNW is providing.
>
> Cam Choices: I've heard from several of you. New "chilled iron" cams from
TSI,
> TRF, Integral and GoodParts have been recommended, as well as the need to
> purchase hardened lifters. I haven't decided on which one yet, or the
grind,
> but your collective comments, experiences and recommendations are greatly
> appreciated. Thanks.
>
> Bob Fabie
> '75 TR6
> Fredericksburg, Va
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