Cracked Cam?

[CHIF8008]

don't even try to "mend" that cam. get another one

[SkiFree]

cast iron most likely, what exact alloy, I couldnt tell you

Chilled iron. Very strong and very brittle.



OP --- With the cheap replacements available, why take an unnecessary risk?

[SkiFree]

EDIT: poaching wireless results in double post.

[SpecM]

Its not the easiest thing to do, but you CAN remove the cam without removing the head

[paperplane94]

Results.

I fashioned a hose clamp and a little piece of paper to hold down the chipped piece.




24 hrs. later and a little polishing with an emery cloth yielded results.






Hopefully she will hold (Godwilling).

Also, does this cam seal look like its pressed in correctly? I sacrificed a masterlock which happened to be the perfect size and hammered it in with that.



eek a nick


watcha think?