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Offline garymk2f

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piper cam problem
« on: August 24, 2014, 10:09:38 am »
fitted a piper cam bp270h cam kit to my g40 and cam lobes hitting the head!!!!! any ideas anyone ? thanks
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Offline Tav

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Re: piper cam problem
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2014, 10:29:53 am »
G40BP270H I take it?
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Offline garymk2f

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Re: piper cam problem
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2014, 10:44:02 am »
yes it is  any ideas ?
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Offline physicsfool

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Re: piper cam problem
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2014, 12:29:25 pm »
I run that cam without any issues. Modified rocker cover or anything out of the norm?

Did you fit new tappets when you put it on?
« Last Edit: August 24, 2014, 12:31:01 pm by physicsfool »
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Offline sleag40

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Re: piper cam problem
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2014, 01:31:59 pm »
I had to relieve the head with a dremel when I fitted my piper cam.
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Offline SuperMario

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Re: piper cam problem
« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2014, 05:21:26 pm »
I took a file to my head too ... Seems common practice. Shabby really!
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Offline garymk2f

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Re: piper cam problem
« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2014, 08:33:23 pm »
10 mins with the dremmel sorted the head it was only the exhaust lobes that were contacting the head, was not expecting that and yes  it came with buckets /tappets one of which was faulty piper must have had them sitting a while as the lube on them had dryed out! not good. thanks for everyones help . gary
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Offline hayesey

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Re: piper cam problem
« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2014, 09:13:18 am »
you need to do this:

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