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Postby johnnn » Sat Aug 17, 2019 1:56 pm

Has anyone had problems with the flanged cam bearing not fitting? The bearing seems pinched when I put it on the cam. The pinch is so bad that it is impossible to seat the bearing on the shaft. This is the same bearing the manual wants you to modify by filing off one of the tabs. John
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Re: aerovee

Postby Area 51% » Sat Aug 17, 2019 3:45 pm

Not an uncommon problem in aftermarket bearings. The fix, for an engine that will spend it's life on a road, is to polish the end with a piece of fine abrasive cloth. There is a tutorial on You Tube about it.

Mine were tight, so I tried a different set of bearings, and had no issue.
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Re: aerovee

Postby johnnn » Sat Aug 17, 2019 4:58 pm

What is a good source for AeroVee parts? I think purchasing a new cam bearing set is a good idea.
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Re: aerovee

Postby Onex107 » Sun Aug 18, 2019 9:40 pm

I had one like that. I think it was a main bearing. It was the result of shipping damage. It was replaced.
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Postby lutorm » Fri Aug 23, 2019 12:37 am

When I got the parts to rebuild my Aerovee I used CB performance and aircooled.net.
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