Can somebody weld my cam?

[smitto81]

Yesterday, while putting the top end back on my XR, i overtightened the cam sprocket onto the cam, shattering a few small pieces off it.....

the cam is in VGC, and a secondhand replacement will be over $100 and thats if i can get a good one. Ebay USA has one for around $100ish but im impatient.

im hoping someone can help with welding drilling and tapping the small 10mm bolt hole back for me.

Or maybe a good workshop around perth/welshpool.

Thanks,

Nathan

[darkfibre]

Is the cam cast iron or steel? If its cast iron, its probably history

[Mattpack]

Pic? Year? As a welder, someones interpritation of a "a few small pieces " cant be alot different to mine. Happy to help if do-able.

[MattyA]

NNNOOOOO.

Id say its cactus but i can try welding it an spinning it up in the lathe,

why didnt you come borrow my torque wrench?

[smitto81]

its definatley cast.

yeh matt it sucks, was soo close

some pics

[GD Engineering (Gavin)]

RFVC'S have a cast core..... I've seen them bronzed with success with a single clean break. If it's broken into small pieces don't risk it.

[MattstaZX10r]

If it was a one of a kind there are ways to ressurect but it means a bit of careful measurement and machining ie re-locating bolt holes on cam / cam gear ..

However!!! the cost of labour FAR exeeds the cost of your new cam and if you don't get it right re welded repair - a smashed top end could be a tad more expensive than a replacement XR cam dude..

All the best

[dirt_infected]

Take it as a sign from the performance mod gods and get a fat hotcam.

[polonY]

Take it as a sign from the performance mod gods and get a fat hotcam.

Now this guy talks the walk

[jules_1972]

Steve and i stuck a Hotcams Stage 1 into me 1997 XR600.

Whoah, good cheap mod for Xr's, DO IT!!

Xrsonly Hotcams Stage 1

IMHO, I wouldnt have your cam repaired.....

[darkfibre]

How does the cam gear match. Can you re-drill and tap a hole closer to the centre?

Edit: Mattsta had it covered

[MattyA]

just braze the gear onto the shaft, i dont think smitto wants to spend to much coin on this.

[jules_1972]

This will be interesting.


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[Crashlington]

she fucked bro

[smitto81]

cheers for the input guys, but sadly, i will be buying a new cam from the states.

there will be no destruction....

and Matty, i just got a lic trailie that you might like the sound of, so ill show ya over the weekend

The XR is going on the backburner

I'll be ordering the cam in the next 2 weeks so if anyone see's something pop up locally let us know cheers, Nathan

[MattyA]

sweet mate im there. i shoulda stopped in on my way home. you working 2 moro?

[Flyboy]

she fucked bro

[dirt_infected]

I know I sound like a broken record but seriously get a hotcam- cbf'd looking it up but they are usually CHEAPER than OEM stuff.

There really is no reason not to...