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Re: Badly pitted camshaft...salvageable?

To: James M Koken <james.m.koken@gte.net>
Subject: Re: Badly pitted camshaft...salvageable?
From: Vicki Burrows <gregnvicki@earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2002 22:19:51 -0800
As I emailed Ken, I believe Mike may be referring to Delta Cam in Tacoma, WA.
I have used them for exactly this.  Their number is (253) 572-2474.
Greg Burrows
67 2000

James M Koken wrote:

> Theres a machinist in Washington State that can regrind datsun cams. He can
> get you  any grind you want. He also reconditions the followers.  About $80
> for the cam and  $7 ($) per follower. My machinist here has the # . if you
> want it I can probably get it.
> Mike K
> CSprings
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ken Pearce" <ken__pearce@hotmail.com>
> To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2002 2:51 PM
> Subject: Badly pitted camshaft...salvageable?
>
> > Greetings all...  haven't been on the list in a while.  Did the list
> suffer
> > a meltdown at some point?  I had to resubscribe.
> >
> > I'm replacing my head gasket on my U20 and noticed that my camshaft is
> badly
> > pitted on the rear 3 lobes.  We're talking some pretty deep gouges.  Are
> > there any miracles that machine shops can work or is it time to cough up
> the
> > dough for a new one?  Anyone out there who has tried the "B" cam with
> SU's,
> > I'd be interested in your feedback.  Anyone out there with a camshaft in
> > good shape, respond to me off list...    Also, must you replace the
> rockers
> > when you replace the cam?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Ken Pearce
> > Bellingham, WA 68-2000
> >
> > PS, anyone interested, I have some spare parts that I'd love to turn into
> > cash (or a camshaft). All are for a 68-2000.
> >
> > Hood - fair to good cond.  needs dipping and painting
> > Trunk lid -  "   "
> > Pair of used SU's
> > Radiator
> > Wiper motor
> > Heater core
> > Pair of Headlight scoops
> > Glovebox door
> >
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