NOS GM Camshafts with rust on Journal Surface

**lbnaz** · #1 03-17-2016, 12:39 AM

Has anyone used a GM camshaft that has what I would consider minor rust on the bearing journal area. Its not crusted by any means just like it was stuck in the tube in various spots. I haven't tried to clean it yet and wondering what would be the best process to do. Its a GM nos BBC 180 camshaft will be putting it into a L88 motor for a little more bump. Thanks, Larry

**Stefano** · #2 03-17-2016, 01:35 AM

Submerg it into some evap-O-rust. That should clean it up.

ds1 · #3 03-17-2016, 08:48 AM

You can buff it with crocus cloth

**njsteve** · #4 03-17-2016, 07:13 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Stefano</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Submerg it into some evap-O-rust. That should clean it up. </div></div>

It worked wonders on my rusted 455 crankshaft.

**lbnaz** · #5 03-19-2016, 01:13 AM

Hello, thanks for the evap-o-rust idea I tried it and here are the results. Soaked for 12 hours each side. Anyone see any reason why this cam could not be installed. Before and after photos. Larry

**scuncio** · #6 03-19-2016, 01:53 AM

I would still hit it with some crocus cloth, but I wouldn't be afraid to run it....

**Big Block Bill** · #7 03-19-2016, 03:05 AM

X2 Use it!

Bill

**SuperNovaSS** · #8 03-19-2016, 05:56 AM

Go with it!

Jason

resto4u · #9 03-19-2016, 03:00 PM

you could wet sand it with 1500 up to 3000 to finish. And you could use oil or WD-40 instead of water. That cam should be fine, just make sure it is polished.

**Paul_S** · #10 03-19-2016, 04:23 PM

Yeah, definitely wet sand with WD-40 or similar light oil. Clean up, buff with crocus cloth and clean again. Need the surface polished. Random small spots/micro-pits are ok. I'd be worried about if full width of journal surface is scarred with pits you could feel with your nail. Hard to tell in the pics.

Paul