[OHC cam] is it dangerous ?

[nyabinghi]

Here are some pics of a pipercam camshaft that has been damaged only on the distributor edge :
http://c.josephangelique.free.fr/images/hs.jpghttp://c.josephangelique.free.fr/images/hsa.jpghttp://c.josephangelique.free.fr/images/hsj.jpg

Ref : A13BP300H

Application : RALLY


Power band : 2800-7500tr/min

Duration :
- admission 300?
- echappement 300?

Valve Lift :
- admission 12.06mm
- echappement 12.06mm

Timing :
44-76
76-44

Full lift : 106?

Valve clearance : HYDRAULIC

Can I use this camshaft ?

[Stuart]

i wouldnt.... where its broken is where the lock plate goes to keep the cam in place, so its going to mash the feck out of the lock plate

[Welsh Dan]

Can you get a peice welded on and then get it machined so the surfaces where its been welded are smooth again?

[nyabinghi]

Thanks for your advices.