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: Cam lobe question


blumont
Nov 30th, 04, 10:09 PM
I just looked at my new Lunati solid f.t cam for the first time tonight.The lobes are not a polished finish, they have a dull black finish, not polished like the bearing surfaces. Is this normal for a new cam? I put a new cam in my 350 last year but darned if I can remember

Thanks

mechcanic427
Nov 30th, 04, 10:30 PM
it's normal

Pat Kelley
Nov 30th, 04, 11:03 PM
I like to work moly EP lube into the pores of the lobe surface.

onovakind67
Dec 1st, 04, 2:44 AM
PARKERIZING: A thermo-chemical application whereby a non-metallic, oil absorptive coating is applied to the outer surface of the camshaft. This permits rapid break in without scuffing the cam lobes.

blumont
Dec 1st, 04, 8:09 AM
Thanks guys graemlins/thumbsup.gif