JohnRR, my old friend,
The front bearing tool was a 3 step aluminum plug that was also the removal tool.You can actually see the edge of the bearing is true with the edge of the cast iron bore.
The old cam was given away to a fellow that does not mind trying to polish the scorched lobe tips :-)
for his tow truck???
Pretty sure this was a pre existing condition, and I feel it in my bones that this will remedy it, at least matching the quality of the fix to the quality of the rest of the "build"
I may be wrong, but I'm going to think a little more, then take action.Not arguing with your logic, as I usually agree with it.I'm just the one looking at it here onsite.
Thanks!
Bear