Tech A states to check the camshaft for lift, the cam must be removed from the engine.  Tech B says to check for a bent camshaft, the cam must be removed and placed onto a set of V-blocks and checked with a dial indicator.  Who is correct?

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Problem 2TF: True False? Camshaft straightness is checked using V-blocks and a feeler gauge?
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Tech A states to check the camshaft for lift, the cam must be removed from the engine.  Tech B says to check for a bent camshaft, the cam must be removed and placed onto a set of V-blocks and checked with a dial indicator.  Who is correct?

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