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Bryanj:
Thats the start of an oil starvation problem

Andych:
Yes...its not looking good is it.. there doesnt seem to be too much around in the way of parts for these either..
There is a good looking camshaft on eBay but it is from the UK and pretty expensive.. or is that the going rate for a good one?
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1975-Honda-CB-360-250-CB360-CB250-G5-T-engine-camshaft-cam-shaft/352458634331?hash=item52102bf45b:g:ZYYAAOSwRolbj8UT:rk:1:pf:1&frcectupt=true

I will have to check around and see what can be done with mine.. it will probably be cheaper to have it repaired.

Bryanj:
Problem is they are rare now due to being thrashed to death by inconsiderate UK learners!possibly US for 360 G5 or 360T

Andych:
Well, I am glad that the CB360 is basically the same engine.. I managed to pick up what looks to be a really nice Came out of the USA which should be here in the next day or so. All up I paid around A$95 to get it here.. and it can with the advance mechanism as well.. the lobe look pretty reasonable as well as the end bearing surfaces.. the centre bearing surface is a little manky but I will check it out properly when it gets here... plus I am not sure on how good the running surface is for the bob-weights.

I also scored an almost complete CB360 engine for spares.. it isnt in real good condition by the photo but for A$10 plus $32 freight to get it here from Victoria I cant dont think I can lose on it..
The engine arrived today and this evening I ripped the rocker cover off to see if I bough a bunch of scrap metal or not...
Before I even pulled it apart I had well and truely covered my cost.. this engine had a Points cover and points backing plate.. those items alone are over A$120 second hand.. and I think the points plate is over $50 new as a pattern part.

With the rocker cover off.. I had more or less struck gold. The cam looked wonderful, other than the centre bearing.. but it may just be dirty and greasy.. the lobes look to be in great shape.. if so I could have a good spare camshaft...lol
The other bonus is that the rocker arms are really good.. so even if I scrap the rest.. I am well ahead.
The USA Camshaft
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$10 engine opening up
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Andych:
A couple more pics..
I also scored a timing cover in really good condition.. just needs a good polish and the black paint refurbed :)

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Another view of the $10 engine top end

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