Boring CAM journals.. Is it worth it? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rockosocko · 12-07-2016, 05:06 PM

Got a buddy that gave me a '85-87 short block and as I was stripping it down, I noticed that 3 of the cam bearings look like almost 3/4 of the circumference of the bearing ID wasn't even touched! (?)
Is it worth getting it bored or just look for another block?

I know that they offer over-size bearings, but also have been told NOT to worry about it. That it really doesn't matter that much.
Also, I've read TONS of articles about a "Cam Shoot-out" where they just pop multiple cams in and out without a problem.

Just a little concerned about the oil pressure loss at that point.

What do you guys think?

Errol

12-07-2016, 05:06 PM	#1
rockosocko Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: N/W Mississippi 'Yall Posts: 44	Boring CAM journals.. Is it worth it? Got a buddy that gave me a '85-87 short block and as I was stripping it down, I noticed that 3 of the cam bearings look like almost 3/4 of the circumference of the bearing ID wasn't even touched! (?) Is it worth getting it bored or just look for another block? I know that they offer over-size bearings, but also have been told NOT to worry about it. That it really doesn't matter that much. Also, I've read TONS of articles about a "Cam Shoot-out" where they just pop multiple cams in and out without a problem. Just a little concerned about the oil pressure loss at that point. What do you guys think? Errol



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