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CHOOSING THE RIGHT OIL (Part 2)

Posted By Mike Mavrigian, June 1, 2009 · View Comments
CHOOSING THE RIGHT OIL (Part 2)

Always use the cam assembly lube provided or recommended by the camshaft manufacturer, in addition to using the correct break-in oil. Nothing changes with regard to prep. Coat each lobe completely with the recommended assembly lube, usually a high-pressure moly-based material. Even with the lobes coated with moly, using an engine oil that is too [...]

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT OIL (Part 1)

Posted By Mike Mavrigian, June 1, 2009 · View Comments
CHOOSING THE RIGHT OIL (Part 1)

CHOOSING THE RIGHT OIL FOR FLAT TAPPET CAM BREAK-IN All oils are not created equal. by Mike Mavrigian photos by author Avoiding flat tappet cam failure can be as simple as using the correct oil during break-in. Chances are you’ve run into this problem first-hand, or know a builder who has shared his horror stories. [...]

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