camweld option

[Mels]

Hey fellas.

I'm looking at a (customer-owned) pristine 99 with less than 10k mi that has been stored for the past 5 years in the kind of climate-controlled garage that makes you want to just roll your eyes back in their sockets and enjoy a smoke afterward.

My question is this, being a Gen 1 guy, would this be an effective alternative to what has become accepted as the "norm" for preventing the cam gears from spinning on the shafts?

Cam Weld Alternative

 

[St Louis SHO]

Bubble gum?



I think that is what they do somewhere else isnt it?

- James

 

[kikkinasphalt]

Hey fellas.

I'm looking at a (customer-owned) pristine 99 with less than 10k mi that has been stored for the past 5 years in the kind of climate-controlled garage that makes you want to just roll your eyes back in their sockets and enjoy a smoke afterward.

My question is this, being a Gen 1 guy, would this be an effective alternative to what has become accepted as the "norm" for preventing the cam gears from spinning on the shafts?

Cam Weld Alternative

no

for all things sacred. please do not.

 

[93rev2sev]

Anything that says "As Seen On TV" should not be used ... anywhere.

 

[Brett]

Laughed out Loud at that one.

 

[Jonny Cash]

Bubble gum?



I think that is what they do somewhere else isnt it?

- James

Cmon james. You know as well as I.. In the wrong hands, that comment could spark a 10 page thread.

 

[St Louis SHO]

Yes, I had to re-read the post and think about who it was.....

 

[bacernate]

Didn't they used to sell that crap in a plastic egg?
You can use it to take pictures from newspaper but for the love of god not a cam weld!

 

[mooseSHO46]

omg i would never in a million years think about doing that lol:laugh_ti:

 

[VADERSHO]

 

[SHO1]

As long as we know a real weld works I wouldn't try it. Pretty much the whole cost involved in doing a cam weld is in the labor of taking everything apart and putting back together. If doing yourself, still the same amount of labor either way. Once you're in there, I don't think the actual weld would cost anymore than the putty. I Wouldn't chance it.

 

[1995SHO9]

OMG, LMAO, some people are taking you seriously, thats awesome.

 

[Mels]

What. I'm dead serious, man.

In his promo, Mr. Mays even says that this is a good alternative for automotive repair AND reduces my cost.

A buddy of mine says they've been using it on nuclear aircraft carriers for years with great success.

Besides, even if it ends up not working as good as an actual weld what's the worst that could happen?

 

[jpSHO]

I thought you were joking until I just read your last post. If you're going to go through all the trouble to get at the cams you might as wll make them as strong as possible by welded them not using silly putty. Ford recommends some type of loctite, what a joke that is. Ford won't acknowledge a problem with the cams but they will devise a procedure to make them last longer.Engine - In Vehicle Camshaft Loctite(R) Service
Article No.
03-14-1

07/21/03

ENGINE - 3.4L SHO - IN VEHICLE LOCTITE SERVICE
PROCEDURE FOR CAMSHAFT TUBE AND GEAR

FORD:
1996-1999 TAURUS SHO

ISSUE
Some owners of V8 Taurus SHO vehicles may be making inappropriate or unnecessary modifications to increase the life of the camshafts. Camshaft failures are uncommon, even at high mileage. However, for those owners wishing to do so, this article provides an appropriate procedure that may extend the life of the camshafts.

ACTION
Adding Loctite 294 to the camshafts may extend the life of the bond between the camshaft gear and the tube. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Adding Loctite 294 to the camshafts may extend the life of the bond between the camshaft gear and the tube. This procedure is appropriate for engines not experiencing upper engine valve train noise. If such noise is present, replacement of a camshaft may be required.

 

[St Louis SHO]

:laugh_ti:

Loctite rules!

 

[TopGunnYFZ]

Oh boy

 

[AREA 91]

Put the drink down and watch it when you sober up.:wave:

 

[1995SHO9]

 

[Mels]

Put the drink down and watch it when you sober up.:wave:

Damn, Brian that's harsh

 

[shokid_24]

have someone who knows what they are doing weld them.......cam failure will happen!!! no matter the miles