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Defective new lifter vs. new cam

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ReneH

Re: Defective new lifter vs. new cam

So, yesterday I've got progress and installed the new cam and lifters.
Within this week I will re-mount the rest of the engine.
This time I have added the comp cams break-in additive, cause my break-in oil is empty...
I've checked all lifters working well.
Next weekend I will start with setting the base timing and then I'll do the cam break-in like comp cams manual.

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Gary Lewis

Re: Defective new lifter vs. new cam

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That’s good progress!

You did lube the cam and lifters as you installed them with some special lube - right? And I’d spin the oil pump with a drill to prime the oil system so everything is well lubed.

Good luck!

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ReneH

Re: Defective new lifter vs. new cam

Hi Gary,

yes, I've used the comp cams special lube that comes with the cam for the lobes, the bearings and also the lifters.

I will also prime the oil system with a drill, before starting the engine and set the initial timing. Priming it now and start the engine about a week later seems to be not a good idea, I think...

Gary Lewis

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Excellent! And it is best to prime it as close to starting as is possible.

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