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Engineered Camshafts from Sears for your Engine

The engineering behind the camshaft has been around for centuries, first used to operate water-driven machines and clocks, but today we use the camshaft primarily to operate poppet valves inside piston engines. Multiple lobes made of chilled iron protrude from a rod that rotates in time with the crankshaft and each lobe forces open a valve, which helps control the flow of air and fuel intake and exhaust gases. The process creates combustion that powers the engine. Improvements in both camshaft design and materials over the years have greatly helped reduce wear or breakdown. Should the need to work on a camshaft arise, however, Sears will help provide you with the parts you need to get the job done.

Sears is a leading provider of parts and tools for automotive repair and maintenance. You can shop our camshaft products with confidence because we offer the best quality items from top brands in the industry. Find everything you need, such as camshaft parts and kits from Competition Cams and EDELBROCK, or camshaft sensors from Standard Motor Products, Beck Arnley and ACDelco. Many of our camshaft products are offered at discounted prices or include free shipping, and if you're in an extra hurry you can check to see if the items you need are in stock for pickup at your local Sears retail store.

Since you're here, there's a good chance you know a thing or two about engines, but replacing a part as crucial as a camshaft is not a simple project for the inexperienced automotive repairperson. If you're comfortable enough to tackle a camshaft repair or replacement project on your own, don't hesitate to attain expert guidance to back up your efforts, especially when it comes to making adjustments based on your vehicle's specific make and model; be sure to consult your vehicle's maintenance manual for torque specifications. If engine repair falls outside of your comfort zone, team up with an automotive expert who can point you in the right direction and recommend which camshaft parts you need to purchase. Somebody with keen engine knowledge should be able to determine if a camshaft needs to be replaced or partly rebuilt.

While you remove engine parts as you work your way to the camshaft, take the opportunity to clean soiled surfaces with a wire scrubber, replace any corroded hoses or tubes, and install all new gaskets. To ensure your updated camshaft runs in unison with the crankshaft, check out our selection of timing devices. And while you're at it, be sure to browse our huge supply of valvetrain equipment to help you rebuild or repair your vehicle's engine. Camshafts seldom break down so when they do you'll help improve your engine's performance and lifespan by seizing this rare opportunity to spruce it up with new parts and some TLC.