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Old Feb 8, 2016 | 04:32 PM
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Is this cam still useable?

A guy on a Mustang board I go on offered me his Ford Racing hot rod cams out of his car (4.6 3V) after his shop pulled them out to swap them for some other cams.

He sent me this picture today- would this still be OK, considering that it's a roller cam?
 
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Old Feb 8, 2016 | 04:38 PM
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Old Feb 10, 2016 | 09:38 PM
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I'd be inclined to buff them a bit with a Scotchbrite pad, but as long as you can't feel those marks they should be ok.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2016 | 04:38 PM
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I agree with six . the scratches don't look deep enough to cause any wear issues or possible oil pressure problems. Plus the 4.6 i had in my bird was tough as nails and it seemingly couldn't be hurt . the electronics and the car itself gave out before it did . it had used pi cams swapped into it ....
 
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Old Feb 23, 2016 | 07:37 AM
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I ended up passing on them, just had a bad feeling. Bought some other ones instead that are supposed to be better anyway.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2016 | 02:43 PM
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your gut feeling is most likely right . every time i buy and it doesn't feel right i end up regretting it ...............
 
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