I've striped out the timing side to see how things are. A couple of the cam followers are showing a slight score line on one edge caused, I think, because the followers were previously installed without the required thrust washers and so, I am guessing, were slightly overhanging the cams.
I've checked the cams carefully and their faces look fine.
So, sounds like a bit of 'stoning' is required to remove this slightly raised area. It's really very small, so doesn't warrant replacement of the followers. Stoning would seem to be the solution.
I've never done this so I'm wondering:
- is this something you do by hand or does it need a machine?
- if I can do it by hand, what sort of stone is required? I have some water stones, will these do?
Cheers - Steve
I've checked the cams carefully and their faces look fine.
So, sounds like a bit of 'stoning' is required to remove this slightly raised area. It's really very small, so doesn't warrant replacement of the followers. Stoning would seem to be the solution.
I've never done this so I'm wondering:
- is this something you do by hand or does it need a machine?
- if I can do it by hand, what sort of stone is required? I have some water stones, will these do?
Cheers - Steve