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What are clearance should be maintain between camshaft and the camshaft body?

Tiny
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The camshaft was broken. Our machanic said that the clearance between the camshaft and the body is too high ( 3 thou). So what should I do
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 AT 9:06 AM

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Tiny
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Just put new cam bearings in
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Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 AT 11:35 PM
Tiny
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But I hope he knows that cam bearing are different sizes as well and he shouldn't just measeure one bearing to the cam.
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Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 AT 11:36 PM

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