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have to special order a stock cam?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by heavyhaulerss, Nov 10, 2014.

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  1. Nov 10, 2014 #1
    heavyhaulerss

    heavyhaulerss Road Train Member

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    I found a couple pieces of chrome looking metal on oil plug. shop thought it looked like it was off cam based on look, color e.t.c. engine is a 95 ser 60 11.1 det. shop say's has to special order cam.part is coming from OH. & is 3 times more because this cam is no longer made. usually $400.00 but mine is going to cost right at $1200.00 was not aware of 11.1 det part availability.
     
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  3. Nov 10, 2014 #2
    little cat 500

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    why cant they just put a 12.7 cam in it same block and head
     
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  4. Nov 10, 2014 #3
    JohnP3

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    I would be calling Detroit, or the local Detroit representative. There are thousands of those motors out there and it sounds to me like someone is playing you.
     
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  5. Nov 11, 2014 #4
    PIAredneck

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    sounds more like their playing the guessing game and gonna take u 4 a money spending spree, their's n way 2 tell where those metal shaveings are from till a tear down on engine is done, 4 all u could know they could b from wrist pin getting rdy 2 come apart
     
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  7. Nov 11, 2014 #5
    GrapeApe

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    First issue though is ordering a cam without pulling the valve cover to check it. No telling what the shavings are from until you look. Chrome looking pieces are more likely a rocker roller flaking IMO, which could hurt the cam, but not always if caught early enough.

    I think you are getting hosed, reman cams are still available. 1st link on a google search:

    http://www.detroitdieselpartsdirect.com/Detroit-Diesel-Series-60-Camshafts
     
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  8. Nov 11, 2014 #6
    Ruthless

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    I wouldn't sign off on ordering a cam until you have the motor opened up to verify that's what is actually in need of replacement.
     
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    heavyhaulerss

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    I looked at the diesel specialist but after the fact. the part was already ordered.
     
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    heavyhaulerss

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    I am not sure, but think the timing marks & cam ARE different.
     
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  11. Nov 11, 2014 #9
    heavyhaulerss

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    the shop is a reputable shop. they are honest folks, but could make a bad choice. when I drop truck off, I let the experts take care of it. if I tell them what to do or give them the parts & something happens, they can say , well this is your part you brought us, so it is not our responsibility if something fails. I have had other major work done & could of saved money bringing in my own parts, but one time I had a failure, it was all shop supplied parts. they ate the parts & labor to redo. not sure that would be the case if they had used my parts.
     
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  12. Nov 11, 2014 #10
    heavyhaulerss

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    they did open up, said is was the cam.
     
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