Got the cam out and the cam looks great, definitely not the original cam
Not sure why it looked like sludge on the back of the cam however it wipes off to reveal a relatively nice cam surface
I did notice the plate that holds the cam in the block had three bolts and there are holes for four bolts, so I think a bolt was missing which is even more reason I am glad that I didn't trust this engine and took it down.
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