What process do they use to harden camshafts these days ?
If they use induction hardening the cam may be magnetic.
The piece maybe from the cams distributor drive gear in that case.
See if the cam or parts of it is magnetic.
Put a steel feeler gauge in the hole where the distributor goes and see if it wants to stick to the gear.
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