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  1. Jeepsinker

    LDT 465 Multifuel. Andy3's Broken Camshaft

    I don't like the pitting. It seems that once they get like that they have a tendency to just start coming apart like crazy with no warning. Granted, I've not seen it in a multifuel, but plenty of other engines. And a lifter is a lifter. Same for followers. I'd at least replace the pitted ones...
  2. Jeepsinker

    LDT 465 Multifuel. Andy3's Broken Camshaft

    DH, when we build engines down around here we normally just use Lucas oil stabilizer. $13/quart and it pretty well stays where it is put, although it is a bit messy.
  3. Jeepsinker

    LDT 465 Multifuel. Andy3's Broken Camshaft

    This has been discussed before though. The new cam is the same as the replacement cam for the LDS 465-1a engine. They wanted one replacement cam for all of the engines for parts compatability. I think it is safe to assume that one cam design had a problem in one particular niche and someone on...
  4. Jeepsinker

    LDT 465 Multifuel. Andy3's Broken Camshaft

    Shot peening the area of failure would help with surface hardness, but would be hard to do without damaging bearing surfaces.
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