av zdenek | jun 2, 2017 | Guider
When disassembling and assembling the camshaft, it is always necessary to strictly follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the particular engine type (e.g. according to the procedure in a workshop manual). The following is particularly important (based on the...
av zdenek | jun 2, 2017 | Guider, Tips og triks
The most common defects are broken and seized camshafts. The shaft breakage is caused by incorrect assembly into a misalignment position, which limits the free rotation of the cam. Seizing of camshafts is caused by impurities in the shaft bearing housing, respectively...
av zdenek | jun 2, 2017 | Guider, Teknikker, Tips og triks
Camshafts are made of steel and cast iron. The starting material of the steel cams is the rod material, then precisely machined and inductively hardened on the surface, respectively case-hardened. Cast iron shafts are produced by casting an iron alloy. The steel...