last cam question

[jadney@vwtype3.org (Melissa & Jim)]

>From: Carlson Bryan J <bjc159s@nic.smsu.edu>

>I have a typical set of cam bearings (no dual thrust and all tangs are in 
>the right place).  I do appreciate your advice on measuring.  All of the 
>new bearings are marked as STD, as is the cam.  This matches what came 
>out of the engine.  Both are Brasialian 
>made.  There are two sets of numbers on the bearings that are on the two 
>sets of bearings that I have.  One I assume is the size and the other is 
>the casting number or manufacturing number.  The size numbers match, the 
>casting numbers do not, obviously.  I will measure things this weekend, 
>and let you know what I find.  I did purchase this car with a learning 
>experience in mind, and I am learning quite alot.  Have wanted a VW since 
>I was a kid, and am glad that it is a type3.

Good.  Thanks for the response.  I really want you to figure this out, and I 
REALLY want to learn the cause.  Remember, it might be that just ONE of your 
new bearing shells is the wrong one.  I think Berg's catalog warns us to 
always check these things, because once in a great while a part gets loaded 
in the wrong box at the factory (or on your dealer's shelf!)  I've never 
seen such a mistake.  Has anyone else?

Jim
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