RE: [T3] Engine machining.....flat cams

[Russ Wolfe <russella@prairieinet.net>]

On Thu, 2002-02-21 at 20:22, jim rustad wrote:
> 
> >>Another theory I possess is that of too tight valves and springs...if 
> >>there
> >is too heavy spring pressure, that would (hypothetically at least) increase
> >the load pressure of the lifter as it rides on the cam, possibly leading to
> >premature wear of the cam lobe.
> 
> Or maybe its because the springs are too light and the cam profile
> is not tracked uniformly?
> 
I don't think spring pressure has much to do with it in a stock engine.
And I have seen a few flat cams in stock engines. I think it has more to
do with the heat treating of the cam, and the profile. Also with how
well the engine was maintained, with oil changes and such.
-- 
Russ Wolfe
'66 FB MT (It drove)
'71 FB AT 
russw@classicvw.org
http://www.classicvw.org


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