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I've just bought a new (grooved) cam from John M for my 55 Bird and am just about to install it but have now read on another site that if fitting this improved oiler I should replace the stock bearing with a later (57-64) bearing. Is this really essential?

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Richard

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As long as the bearings are in good shape and the holes on the center one are clear so as to feed the head you should be OK!

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Thanks Tim. Big relief as we plan to get the cam in tomorrow and parts to the UK are taking anything up to two weeks at the moment.

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Richard

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I hear ya, I'm still waiting for a part from Rimmer Bros. for my Herald that I ordered two weeks ago. Tongue

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A Herald? Wow I never knew these were exported to the states. Can't be many of 'em over there.

Richard

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I know we have the only one for miles around.  BigGrin



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