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Triumph TR3 - TR3 front cam bearing

I hope this is not too dumb.

I am re-assembling my engine with new piston liner kit (Engine was in good running condition at removal) Upon installing the front engine plate and cam, I proceeded to install the front cam bearing. It went in easy enough but when I tighten down the two bolts it seems to bind the cam.

If I tighten semi-snug but not firm, I am able to spin the cam. If I tighten down snug the cam will not turn.


Am I to leave it less than snug or do I have a problem to address here?


Thanks all!

Donnie Ray
Donnie

The bolts must be tight. You need to determine why the cam binds .Most likely that it is not seating square. Could be a burr or foreign materil or maybe the front plate isn't seat properly to the block. Good luck, Bill
Bill Cook

This thread was discussed between 23/02/2006 and 30/03/2006

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