What happens if cam follower goes bad?
What happens if cam follower goes bad?
The cam follower serves as a barrier between the high-pressure fuel pump and the camshaft that drives the pump. Over time, the cam follower in specific models will start to wear down until there is a hole. As it wears, small pieces and particles can break off and damage the fuel pump as well as the camshaft.
How do I know if my cam follower is bad?
Fuel cuts and loss of boost are the main symptoms of a bad cam follower.
When should you change your cam follower?
I don’t know anyone who replaces the cam follower every 5000-10000 miles- that’s crazy-no way they are wearing down that fast, even on the original version. My original was replaced at 40,000 miles, and didn’t show excessive wear (but replaced anyway). Based on what I saw, I’m going to replace every 30-40,000 miles.
How much does it cost to change cam followers?
The True Cost of Cam Replacement
| Cam Cost Calculator (All fields required) | |
|---|---|
| Find your Costs | Example of Input |
| Man-hours to install cam | 60 |
| Cost per man-hour to replace cam | $60.00 |
| Cost to replace one cam follower | $39.00 |
How does cam follower work?
Cams are used to convert rotary to linear (reciprocating) motion. As the cam rotates, the follower rises and falls in a process known as reciprocating motion. The follower maintains contact with the cam through the force of gravity or by a spring. The total range of movement produced by the cam is called the stroke.
How much does it cost to replace a cam follower?
What is roller follower?
The Roller Follower is a compact and highly rigid bearing system. It contains needle bearings and is used as a guide roller for cam discs and linear motion. Since its outer ring rotates while keeping direct contact with the mating surface, this product is thick-walled and designed to bear an impact load.
What are the uses of cam & follower?
Cam and follower are widely used for operating inlet and exhaust valve of I C engine. These are used in wall clock. These are used in feed mechanism of automatic lathe Machine. These are used in paper cutting machine.
What does a cam and follower do in a wall clock?
The cam and follower mechanism is widely used for operating the inlet and exhaust valves of internal combustion engines. They are used in wall clocks and the feed mechanism of automatic lathe machines. The contact end of the follower is roller and the rolling motion exists between the cam and follower.