Camshaft install tips and tricks
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==Disclaimer== | ==Disclaimer== | ||
| − | Use this list as a guideline so that you remember to check all these things when installing a new flat tappet camshaft. This | + | Use this list as a guideline so that you remember to check all these things when installing a new flat tappet camshaft. This list is not gospel, and if the manufacturer of the camshaft you're using recommends procedures that differ from what is shown here, use the manufacturer's recommendations instead. |
==Mistakes that may "frag" a flat-tappet camshaft and lifters== | ==Mistakes that may "frag" a flat-tappet camshaft and lifters== | ||
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'''1. Failure to remove all rust-preventative from cam and lifters with solvent once you get them home.''' | '''1. Failure to remove all rust-preventative from cam and lifters with solvent once you get them home.''' | ||
| − | This advice does not include removing coatings applied at the factory such as phosphates. It is only suggesting to remove rust-preventative grease that may or may not have been applied to the cam/lifters | + | This advice does not include removing coatings applied at the factory such as phosphates. It is only suggesting to remove rust-preventative grease that may or may not have been applied to the cam/lifters to prevent rust in storage. This grease will not have the extreme pressure characteristics that Molybdenum Disulphide has and should be removed so that MD can be applied properly. MD is the black, tar-like extreme-pressure grease that is recommended by some camshaft manufacturers to be applied to the lifter crowns/cam lobes for initial flat tappet camshaft break-in. |
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