I bought a cam for my TR6 from BPNW and quickly sent it back.
The lobes we're not hardened to my satisfaction nor we're the
the lobes within acceptable tolerances of each other (IN and
EX) for the quality finish I would accept.
My advise is to use TS imports (Ted Schumaker). Oh, and don't
quote my spelling of his last name.
-jimb
www.tyeetriumph.org
>
> > So, I really can't tell you
> > at this time whether it was a good decision or not. However
> > those people at BPNW claims that they have sold several hundred
> > without any complaints.
>
> That "without any complaints" is inaccurate. I have a BPNW Road Rally
> camshaft in my car. Back in 1993, when I bought it, I had to send it back
> at least one (I think it was 2) because the locating groove was oversized.
> If you've ever opened up a TR6 and pulled the camshaft, this area does not
> get a very good supply of oil and forms a sort of grinding paste over time.
> They checked stock and found them all oversize! They corrected that problem
> by having all the ones in stock re-welded and re-cut, and presumably have
> maintained this procedure through the years. I really like the grind
> (although I can't tell you what it is), but it has always made a racket. I
> have to readjust the valves all the time. I've put 10K on it, and I'm
> running out of adjustment. I'm suspicious that I am loosing the lobes to
> premature wear (equally across all 12?), but it still runs great. The
> camshaft regrinds need to be properly hardened and I'm worried that's the
> cause. For that reason, I'll be looking for a better quality unit soon!
>
> Bob Kramer
> Hill Country Triumph Club
> rgk@flash.net
>
>
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