200x head

[lmandoka]

Hey! Hope I'm posting this in the right section. I have an 85x that has a regular 200 top end, so I purchased a head online from an 85 x motor. When I received it this is the condition the bottom cam journal is in. Did I get screwed or is this acceptable wear? I couldn't see it in the photos. My current one doesn't have wear like this. Not sure what to do at this point.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230628/40137f82821f0153929c3c4d4f7e337a.jpg

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[knappyfeet]

Sometimes pictures hide things or don't illustrate a complete picture.

From the picture it looks worn/scoring/overheated/oil deprived/etc. How does it feel to the touch?

I hate to say it but I've put things back in service looking worse than that....and it worked fine.

Good luck

[oldskool83]

easy way to check is put the cam in the head and put the valve cover on...if it rocks is ready for the machine shop or scrap yard.