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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 10:27 PM
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I bought this from TSP is it normal for a cam to look like this new?
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 09:09 AM
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I don't see anything that would concern me.
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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Just wanted to check last one I had looked brand new this one looks like its seen some heat
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 11:54 AM
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I can assure you that all of our camshafts are brand new. But some new camshafts do look like that from Comps heat treating and machining processes.
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Yes, new cams do occasionally look like that. The only concern would be the scratches on the cam bearing journal. If its raised up it might need a light polish so you don't damage cam bearings.
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thanks for the help guys...
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Originally Posted by 1FastBrick
Yes, new cams do occasionally look like that. The only concern would be the scratches on the cam bearing journal. If its raised up it might need a light polish so you don't damage cam bearings.
If you can feel them with your fingernail it would be something to look into, but it is hard to tell by the pictures.
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