Tag: CAMSHAFT BREAK-IN

VOODOO TO THE RESCUE

Posted By Mike Mavrigian, September 17, 2009 · View Comments
VOODOO TO THE RESCUE

VOODOO TO THE RESCUE   Over the past few decades motor oils have been reformulated to meet the specific needs of late model engines and the always tightening Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) restrictions on emissions. This is great for late model engines with hydraulic roller lifters, but very bad for anyone with an early model, [...]

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TOLD YA SO

Posted By Mike Mavrigian, August 12, 2009 · View Comments

How long will it take to convince some folks that flat tappet cams must be “broken in” and operated over the long term with enough zinc phosphate (ZDDP) in the oiling system? Professiona engine builders should all know by now that the major oil companies have greatly reduced the amount of high-pressure ZDDP from their [...]

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