Camshaft Bearing Final Installation Anomaly?

[dibbons]

Although the oil hole alignments appear to be perfect or near perfect in this 340 block, the cam bearings (except for the first/front one) seem to be sticking out toward the front a tad. Is this normal or did the machine shop installer goof something up? Thank you.

 

[Newbomb Turk]

Although the oil hole alignments appear to be perfect or near perfect in this 340 block, the cam bearings (except for the first/front one) seem to be sticking out toward the front a tad. Is this normal or did the machine shop installer goof something up? Thank you.

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Send it.

 

[cudamark]

As long as the oil holes are clear, it looks just fine to me.

 

[RustyRatRod]

It's fine.

 

[GTX JOHN]

Be sure all the Oil holes line out correctly and
it is all set. I have seen the quality control go
off on all the engine bearings last number of years.

Be sure camshaft turns freely when installed.

 

[Swingn’71]

Will the front plate sit flat ?? May have to “massage” the front one slightly, all the others look ok…Swingn’

 

[dibbons]

Will the front plate sit flat ?? May have to “massage” the front one slightly, all the others look ok…Swingn’

The front bearing "looks" to be installed all the way flat. I will need to test fit the front plate to be sure.