Epoxy?
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kgibbo
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Epoxy?
Doing an engine rebuild and found camshaft bearings epoxied in place! Why would this have been done and any recommendations for undoing it?
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JTT3
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Re: Epoxy?
With a brass drift can you tap them forward? It may require trying to chip off the epoxy then tapping to break the bound.
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Kevin Pharis
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Re: Epoxy?
Try a bit of heat to release the epoxy. No doubt was attempting to cure the infamous cam bearing knock…