Will I need to return this camshaft?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LandonL · 08-19-2010, 03:59 PM

Today was going great, my new camshaft arrived and I opened it to find the bearing journals had a light rust on them. It's not terrible, but it's enough to concern me. I don't believe it's just surface rust, when I drug my fingernail across and there may be slight indentions. What should I do? Send it back? Is this going to damage the bearings or should it be fine? Here's a pic of one of the journals.

chevy_mike · 08-19-2010, 04:01 PM

Was this new from a vendor (like Summit or someone like that)? I would definitely send it back as you want those journals to be perfect or it's likely you could wipe out the cam, lifters or whole engine.

If it was previously owned by someone, even being new, you might be stuck with it but I would not run it.

My .02 worth.

keenan · 08-19-2010, 04:03 PM

mine had simmilar surfaces when i got mine. my father advised me to lightly use steel whool and see if itll clear it up. mine did but if urs still has indentions i would return it

71meangreenc10 · 08-19-2010, 04:04 PM

Send it back......

Smitty

LandonL · 08-19-2010, 04:05 PM

Got it from rockauto.

71meangreenc10 · 08-19-2010, 04:18 PM

Call them, they should be able to work it out, unless it was the last one they had on a closeout.

Smitty

LandonL · 08-19-2010, 04:26 PM

I shot them an email, I'll get around to calling them tommorow. In the case of it being surface rust and me not being able to tell, im gonna try and get it out

71meangreenc10 · 08-19-2010, 04:31 PM

Good luck....

Smitty

LandonL · 08-19-2010, 05:00 PM

Alright, took keenan's advice and used steel wool, it cleaned up pretty nice, there's no longer any catching when I drag my finger nail over it, it was probably just rust on top catching it. All thats left is like a blemish in the steel where the rust spots were. You guys think it's ok to use?

treveiger · 08-19-2010, 06:27 PM

Its one of those things if it does wear out your bearing then you have to start all over and youll be kicking yourself for it later on. I would personally send it back, better safe then sorry right.

Sinister · 08-19-2010, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treveiger

Its one of those things if it does wear out your bearing then you have to start all over and youll be kicking yourself for it later on. I would personally send it back, better safe then sorry right.

X2, If I paid for a new cam and it looked like that I'd send it right back.

LandonL · 08-19-2010, 06:49 PM

Called rockauto after I found a small chip in the very back journal. That did it for me, there sending me a brand new one plastic wrapped and well oiled so it doesn't rust like I requested. Should get it Monday.

onetoncrewcab · 08-19-2010, 07:52 PM

There is NO WAY I would use that in an engine. You are just asking for a bearing to get ate. And like someone said....you will have to tear the engine down pretty far to replace it.
Mike

**70cst** · 08-20-2010, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LandonL

Called rockauto after I found a small chip in the very back journal. That did it for me, there sending me a brand new one plastic wrapped and well oiled so it doesn't rust like I requested. Should get it Monday.

Wise decision...

**mr48chev** · 08-20-2010, 12:01 AM

It looks like it has been sitting on the shelf for a long time or had been pulled out of the box and had the protective coating wiped off it and put back in the box. The chip in the lobe is the clincher though.

tranz am · 08-20-2010, 12:13 AM

when it comes to engine parts, always play it safe!
that cam is garbage bro!

08-19-2010, 03:59 PM	#1
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Will I need to return this camshaft?? Today was going great, my new camshaft arrived and I opened it to find the bearing journals had a light rust on them. It's not terrible, but it's enough to concern me. I don't believe it's just surface rust, when I drug my fingernail across and there may be slight indentions. What should I do? Send it back? Is this going to damage the bearings or should it be fine? Here's a pic of one of the journals. __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640

08-19-2010, 04:01 PM	#2
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Will I need to return this camshaft?? Was this new from a vendor (like Summit or someone like that)? I would definitely send it back as you want those journals to be perfect or it's likely you could wipe out the cam, lifters or whole engine. If it was previously owned by someone, even being new, you might be stuck with it but I would not run it. My .02 worth. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

08-19-2010, 04:03 PM	#3
keenan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: hebron, ohio Posts: 91	Re: Will I need to return this camshaft?? mine had simmilar surfaces when i got mine. my father advised me to lightly use steel whool and see if itll clear it up. mine did but if urs still has indentions i would return it

08-19-2010, 04:04 PM	#4
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: Will I need to return this camshaft?? Send it back...... Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

08-19-2010, 04:05 PM	#5
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Re: Will I need to return this camshaft?? Got it from rockauto. __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640

08-19-2010, 04:18 PM	#6
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: Will I need to return this camshaft?? Call them, they should be able to work it out, unless it was the last one they had on a closeout. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

08-19-2010, 04:26 PM	#7
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Re: Will I need to return this camshaft?? I shot them an email, I'll get around to calling them tommorow. In the case of it being surface rust and me not being able to tell, im gonna try and get it out __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640 Last edited by LandonL; 08-19-2010 at 04:27 PM.

08-19-2010, 04:31 PM	#8
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: Will I need to return this camshaft?? Good luck.... Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

08-19-2010, 05:00 PM	#9
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Re: Will I need to return this camshaft?? Alright, took keenan's advice and used steel wool, it cleaned up pretty nice, there's no longer any catching when I drag my finger nail over it, it was probably just rust on top catching it. All thats left is like a blemish in the steel where the rust spots were. You guys think it's ok to use? __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640

08-19-2010, 06:27 PM	#10
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Will I need to return this camshaft?? Its one of those things if it does wear out your bearing then you have to start all over and youll be kicking yourself for it later on. I would personally send it back, better safe then sorry right.

08-19-2010, 06:49 PM	#12
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Re: Will I need to return this camshaft?? Called rockauto after I found a small chip in the very back journal. That did it for me, there sending me a brand new one plastic wrapped and well oiled so it doesn't rust like I requested. Should get it Monday. __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640

08-19-2010, 07:52 PM	#13
onetoncrewcab One of my kids. Cute eh? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mitchell, SD Posts: 1,286	Re: Will I need to return this camshaft?? There is NO WAY I would use that in an engine. You are just asking for a bearing to get ate. And like someone said....you will have to tear the engine down pretty far to replace it. Mike __________________ If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is “God is crying.” And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is “Probably because of something you did. John 3:16 2006 Chevy HHR 2000 Dodge Durango 1985 Jeep CJ-7 1970 Chevy Pickup

08-20-2010, 12:01 AM	#15
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,708	Re: Will I need to return this camshaft?? It looks like it has been sitting on the shelf for a long time or had been pulled out of the box and had the protective coating wiped off it and put back in the box. The chip in the lobe is the clincher though.

08-20-2010, 12:13 AM	#16
tranz am Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 586	Re: Will I need to return this camshaft?? when it comes to engine parts, always play it safe! that cam is garbage bro! __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456220 Best 1/4 mile time 12.1 @ 111 w/traction issues 1969 GMC SWB 1964 chevy II Nova ht

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