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@Howard
^^ They do, but they require TLC. The cam needs to be lubricated*, and the lube attracts gunk, which needs be removed, and you then need more lube...
On a steel frame which isn't a weight weenie build you might as well make your life easy and use enclosed cam.
In fact, just use enclosed cam.