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Old 10-19-2019, 01:00 PM   #4
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Default Re: 8BA Rear Cam Brg Oil Supply??

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Originally Posted by 51 MERC-CT View Post
Wasn't aware that there was a lubrication problem but it sure looks like the idler/cam gear chamber gets filled up with residual oil from the pump then extra oil seeps out the top and thru the bearing.



Thats exactly correct the rear cam bearing sees the oil that fills the rear idler gear chamber.
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