Ned: One way is to measure the lobe lift with a magnetic base dial
indicator to the top of the pushrod. Do this for each lobe. If your
measurements agree with the published cam lift, then you are probably OK.
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>
To: "Austin-Healey List" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 5:14 PM
Subject: Pistons Out
> All the pistons are out now. All connecting rod bearings show some
copper
> except #1. This says to me that #1 has not had full compression for some
> time. The crankshaft surfaces under the bearings look and feel good. All
> bearings are marked "std". I haven't looked at the main bearings yet.
>
> Looking up from under the car all the lobes on the cam shaft are shiny
> without obvious wear marks. How can you tell if it needs regrinding?
>
>
>
> Ned Smith
>
> BJ8
>
> near Chattanooga, TN
>
> N34.98 W85.5
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