Cam End Play

jberger · Samba Member Joined: November 17, 2003 Posts: 2476

Hi all,
Am I reading the bently correctly that the cam shaft end play should be .0016 to .0051? They refer to axial play. Mine is measuring .015 Shocked

Maybe I found my mysterious clacking. The cam has 11000 miles on a regrind and new bearings.

ratwell · Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 11:24 pm Post subject: Re: Cam End Play

germansupplyscott · Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2005 5:51 am Post subject:

the endplay is controlled by the thrust bearing. depending on where you are at with this (engine apart or not) you can try new bearings and re-measure. i suggest double-thrusting the bearings no matter what.
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jberger · Samba Member Joined: November 17, 2003 Posts: 2476

Thanks ^ I guess it's time to tear it down. A chance to try a different cam profile this time. A blessing? Or a curse?

ratwell · Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2005 10:50 am Post subject:

germansupplyscott · Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2005 12:29 pm Post subject:

just two sets. there is one thrust bearing in each set, and you double up on that one. some vendors sell double-thrust sets but i have not been able to find them at the wholesale level for type 4 engine.
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ratwell · Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2005 10:41 pm Post subject:

I understand now. I found this double thrust set online:

http://www.ebsracing.com/914.html
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jberger · Samba Member Joined: November 17, 2003 Posts: 2476

So the question comes up, what cam to use. Does anyone have experience with the Web cam mild hydro? Toying with the idea of switching to solid lifters as I have had horrible luck with the quality of the hydros out there.


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