How to Clean Up Used Cams?

[Dead10]

I got a set of used Crowler Stage1 cams and they have alittle bit of rust on the lobe. what should i use to clean that up? or should i leave it?

also what type of cleaner sould i use to strip all the oil gunk off them before install them?

thanks
Dead10

[Louis Zerr]

a basic parts cleaner/degreaser should take care of both of these issues. You shoud be able to get that at any car parts store; i saw some at Menards the other day. That should get rid of the rust (has a lubricant i believe) and degrease in one step. Some people use gasoline for the cleaning, but that may not do very well with the rust issue, do not use a wire brush or anything abrasive to remove that rust. I am sure others will chime in as well. Good luck!

[PBZX3]

If the rust isn't too deep you can sand it with some 1000 grit sand paper. Note the number of zero's. 1000 grit. Very very very fine.

[noresull]

If the rust is deep, then I wouldn't even use them...

If it is just surface rust, just use brake/parts cleaner to clean the entire camshaft, and install it. everything will work out!

[Dead10]

At first glance its just surface rust. I will swing by the parts store tonight

Thanks
Dead10

[Dead10]

At first glance its just surface rust. I will swing by the parts store tonight

Thanks
Dead10

Well after a close look its not rust its burnt oil. cleaned right off with a tooth brush and brake cleaner.

Now on for my next question. I am going to call crowler monday but do any of you know how to tell what cam is the intake and exhaust cam?

also what so you guys use as assembly lube? i have been told oil will work just as good as some assembly lube. is that true? i was thinking of using redline assembly lube.

Dead10

[noresull]

You can use any assembly lube. I would use it over oil, just to be on the safe side.

[PBZX3]

Not to be an ass but it's Crower not Crowler. No 'L'.