Assessing the condition and wear on camshaft

Question

Does this lobe looks worn? I’m trying to assess the condition of the camshaft.

Answer 1

The lobe looks fine to me, unless the dots in the second picture are pits - but I think they are just dust and/or reflections.

If I was rebuilding and intended to reuse the camshaft, I would mirror polish on a rouge wheel. That takes some expertise; might be better left to a cam professional with the right equipment and knowledge.

Could use a hot dip to get rid of the coking and crud near the bearing caps. You'll need to pull the valve cover to assess the total condition of the cam - not just the one lobe you can see through the oil filler neck. It would be wise to remove a cradle cap or two to see the bearing surfaces as well.

Otherwise, I don't see much cause for concern, at least on that one lobe.