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Post by sparky1074 on Oct 3, 2014 19:19:38 GMT
I need to replace the cams on my GSX1100ET and was wondering what is the most cost effective way of doing it. I am about to send my cams of to Kent cams who were recommended. Both the cam faces and journals need attention. I was just wondering if anyone knows what is the most cost affective way of doing it, or any companies beside Kent cams who could help. Thanks David.
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Post by katana on Oct 3, 2014 19:53:01 GMT
Can't be sure but usually if the journals are worn the cams are scrapped - some companies might metal spray them so they can be re-ground but it'd be easier just to get un-worn / damaged journals. Any good engine builder will give advice and favoured cam grinders.
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Post by sparky1074 on Oct 3, 2014 20:24:22 GMT
Thanks for that.
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Post by coombehouse on Oct 5, 2014 10:56:51 GMT
If the cams are badly worn on the lobes you will need new or refaced rocker arms also. If the cam journals are badly worn you will also have similar wear in the head & cam caps which will need sorting. None of it is cheap either. Nick
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Post by johnr on Oct 6, 2014 22:16:26 GMT
joy cams ring phil joy, 01279730682
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Post by beerbellykelly on Oct 8, 2014 7:50:55 GMT
Weld stellite on the the affected areas and re grind to an existing profile template - Phil joy ( local to here ) is the only person I know of offering this service
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Post by sparky1074 on Oct 11, 2014 20:07:46 GMT
Sorry been away...thanks so much for the replies. In the end I got in touch with Suzuki Performance who have a set of good donor cams with decent journals. They then reface the cam lobes and give them a stage one profile (anyone know what this means) I have been assured the profiles aren't so radical as to need heavy duty springs. The strange thing is the bike ran fine, I only removed the head to have the valve guides replaced. |
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Post by sparky1074 on Oct 16, 2014 17:38:49 GMT
Well received my new cams today from Suzuki Performance Spares and must say the quality is superb. The journals look new and the cam lobes, very pleased. Now just got to get the bugger back together...cant wait. |
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Post by coombehouse on Oct 17, 2014 16:21:31 GMT
As I said before if the cams were worn then the rockers will be too. Fit the new cams with worn rockers & you will be doing the job again pretty soon.
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Post by sparky1074 on Oct 24, 2014 15:48:36 GMT
The strange thing is there was no real discernible wear on the lobes just the journals were goosed.
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Post by beerbellykelly on Oct 30, 2014 22:38:10 GMT
Oil starved
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Post by canamant on Oct 30, 2014 22:51:22 GMT
If the camshaft journals were worn then the head must be knackered too ?
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