Lionclaw
Well Known Member
I recently sent my cam/crank/rods/gears to ECI for overhaul. All came back with white/yellow tags, so I'm happy. The crank is even at new/std limits ![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
I did notice the gears have a gray appearance and a chalky feel to them now. It seems to come off if i scratch it with my fingernail. Does this need to be removed/cleaned off before installing the parts?
Another concern I had pertains to the camshaft. There seems to have been perhaps a misunderstanding, and the cam was only cleaned and dimensionally inspected, as indicated by the white tag. The lobes are nice, smooth and clean, but do not have a highly polished appearance. Should I be sending it back? I was under the assumption it would come back with a yellow tag. Should the lobes have a mirror finish?
I did notice the gears have a gray appearance and a chalky feel to them now. It seems to come off if i scratch it with my fingernail. Does this need to be removed/cleaned off before installing the parts?
Another concern I had pertains to the camshaft. There seems to have been perhaps a misunderstanding, and the cam was only cleaned and dimensionally inspected, as indicated by the white tag. The lobes are nice, smooth and clean, but do not have a highly polished appearance. Should I be sending it back? I was under the assumption it would come back with a yellow tag. Should the lobes have a mirror finish?