Camshaft install tips and tricks
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'''13. Failure to run the motor at 2500 rpm or higher (alternating 500/1000 rpm up and down) to allow the crank and rod big ends to throw oil onto the cam, for a minimum of 30 minutes.''' | '''13. Failure to run the motor at 2500 rpm or higher (alternating 500/1000 rpm up and down) to allow the crank and rod big ends to throw oil onto the cam, for a minimum of 30 minutes.''' | ||
| − | {{Warning}} No idling! The motor should not be run at less than 2500 rpm for a minimum of | + | {{Warning}} No idling! The motor should not be run at less than 2500 rpm for a minimum of 30 minutes. If a problem develops, shut the motor down and fix it, then resume break-in. The main sources of camshaft lubrication is oil thrown off of the rods and crankshaft, drain back from the oil rings and oil blowing around inside the crankcase (this is known as "windage"). At idle, the crank isn't spinning fast enough to provide sufficient oil splash to the camshaft/lifters for proper break in protection. |
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