No prob, just put it together and drive it! If however it is pitted that would be bad, but would take a long tome to happen Entity Dan Snow spoke thus: > Howdy all- > The books say that a little rust on cams might be ok, but pitting is bad > because the cams are surface hardened. My rebuilt engine has been sitting on > the floor of the van until I get time to put it in. In the meantime, a fine > patina of rust has formed on the cam lobes. This even though I covered them > with wd-40 and motor oil. I can just about wipe the rust away with my Rachel http://www.gnarlodious.com |
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