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Can you Rethread a camshaft?
Remanufacturing. After the rebuilder has determined that the camshaft can be safely rebuilt, they need to actually do the remanufacturing. To remanufacture a camshaft, there are two major processes the rebuilder can do: welding and regrinding.
How do you open a cam lock without a key?
For a simple cam lock, you can get an old standard blade screwdriver that you don’t care about messing up. Use a hammer and drive the screwdriver into the key slot, the further the better. Use a pipe wrench on the screwdriver handle, and turn. In most cases, that will torque the lock open.
What do cam bolts do?
Camber adjustment bolts are clever eccentric bolts which allow you to modify the car’s camber angle. They can be used to either add or reduce camber in a vehicle, or can also be used to return the vehicle’s wheel alignment to the proper specifications after a suspension component has been damaged or bent out of shape.
What should you do if the camshaft is not straight?
Your camshaft will need to be straight, and without excessive wear….How do you fix a bad camshaft?
- Replace your camshaft with a new one.
- Replace your camshaft with a remanufactured one.
- Have your own worn camshaft remanufactured.
What can I do to stop bolt from bottoming out?
Excess thread-locker in a blind hole can stop the end of the bolt from bottoming out. In thru-hole applications, cover the hole’s female threads before inserting the bolt. Press the bolt into the hole and twist clockwise. The bolt should turn easily.
What can I use to repair a damaged bolt hole?
Coat the bolt’s threads with a thread-locking material and complete the repair. Symptoms of a badly damaged bolt-hole range from a bolt that loses grip when applying moderate torque, to one that spins freely. The repair methods also vary greatly. When used appropriately, a simple chemical thread-filler works remarkably well.
What to use to secure a blind hole in a bolt?
Use thread-locking material on bolts susceptible to vibration. After the thread-locking material dries, a semi-permanent bond forms, preventing the bolt from vibrating loose. When working with a blind hole application, apply the thread-locking material to the bolt’s male threads.
Do you need a drill bit to fill a bolt hole?
A chemical thread-filler repairs moderately stripped bolt holes without much effort. This easy solution does not require a drill bit. Before starting, remove all grease and grim from the work area and read the manufacturer’s instructions. A badly damaged hole often needs its threads re-cut with a tap before using a chemical filler.