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an from the photo=E2=80=A6
=E2=80=94Justin=20
2.023 Updated Motor Oil Warning!!
Important message regarding critical "break-in" and "running" protection for=
all high performance flat-tappet hydraulic and solid lifter camshafts.
Not all motor oils are created equal! Unfortunately, when installing a high-=
performance camshaft, most oils will not afford your new cam sufficient prot=
ection during and after the initial 'break-in' period (the mating-in of the v=
irgin metal surfaces between cam-lobes and lifters). This is because governm=
ent regulators have mandated (as of January '04) a phased reduction and the e=
ventual elimination of the critical anti-wear additive package (zinc/phospho=
rus) from all "SM" rated (street legal) motor oils to protect catalytic conv=
erters.
Currently, ISKY recommends the use of only the following motor oils for maxi=
mum cam lobe and lifter protection during and after the 'break-in' period be=
cause they are among the orly conventional (mineral base non-synthetic) oils=
available with generous levels of the critical anti-wear zinc/phosphorous a=
dditive package (at Least 1550-1600 pm for racing and up to, or exceeding 20=
00 ppm for break-in). Listed alphabetically, they are;
=EF=BB=BF=EF=BB=BFCen-Pe-Co (Central Petroleum Co.) 30 wt. Break-in Oil and S=
uper Racing Oil (100% Paraffinic Base)
=EF=BB=BFBriven BR-30 Breaki Oil and their GP-1 SemI-Swathetick Racing O!!
=EF=BB=BF=EF=BB=BFMr. Race Oil SAE 30 Break-in Oil and their Drag Race / Ova=
l Track Synthetic Blends*
*(semi-synthetic and synthetic blends average about 80% conventional, 20% sy=
nthetic)
We feel that the above listed motor oils are the finest available today, act=
ually exceeding the protection levels of the former racing standard (yet no l=
onger available) original Kendall GT-1. NOTE: WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THE USE O=
F THESE 'BREAK-IN' SPECIFIC OILS for higher levels of anti-wear protection u=
pon initial start-up and for the first 30 minutes of operation! If you do no=
t use one of the above oils, the next best approach is to supplement other c=
ommon mineral based oils with a zinc/phosphorous additive, of which only the=
following two are approved by ISKY: Either CAM SHIELD by Mr. Race Oil or ZD=
DPLUS. HOWEVER;
RATHER THAN SUPPLEMENTING, YOU ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO EMPLOY THE
*MORE SHEAR STABLE, ENHANCED POLYMERS IN ONE OF THE ABOVE LISTED BREAK-IN' O=
ILS INSTEAD (ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR ENGINES WITH HIGHER LIFT, MORE AGRESSI=
VE CAMSHAFTS, HIGHER ROCKER RATIOS, AND HEAVIER VALVE SPRING LOADING)!
* * Special Note Regarding Synthetic Oils *
ISKY does not recommend the use of fully synthetic oils with any flat-tappet=
camshaft, especially during break-in'. If you must use fully synthetic oil a=
fter break-in, there are several racing synthetics with excellent wincinhosp=
horous additive nookages that we are comfortable recommending such as Amocil=
(Rod) Raging. Oil, Cen-Pe-Co, Mr. Race Oil and Schaeffer Oil. Avoid those w=
ith very low viscosity index numbers (Ow-15, 5w-20 etc.) because of their lo=
wer film strength. However, realistically, for the sake of all flat tappet h=
ydraulic or mechanical lifter camshafts, you'11 want to consider that no hig=
hly refined synthetic oil (with considerably higher surface tension) will we=
t down cam lobe surfaces as well as, a couventional mineral based oil to bot=
h lubricate and carry away heat! These two qualities are of fundamental impo=
rtance for any good motor oil and particularly so for any High-Performance f=
lat tappet camshaft installation!
Lastly, even when you employ the correct oil, remember that camshafts receiv=
e no direct-pressurized lubrication to their cam lobes and therefore depend o=
n the foggy mist or "splash" off the connecting rods for survival. Therefore=
, when getting ready to start the motor up, remember to immediately rev to 2=
000/2500 RPM and keep it there for the first 15-20 minutes of operation. Als=
o; be sure the ignition is timed properly and fuel is in the carburetor bowl=
to avoid excessive cranking on the starter and pre-disposing your cam's ins=
tallation to a high riok of premature wear. Reducing valve spring loading (r=
emoving the inner springs is one method) and lower rocker arm ratios are enc=
ouraged during the camshaft's critical break-in process.
RACING CAMS
ED ISKENDERIAN RACING. CAMS
16020 S. BROADWAY BOX 30 =E2=80=A2 GARDENA, CALIFORNIA 90247-9990;
(310) 217-9232 Fax (310) 515-5730 www.iskycams.com
> On Dec 19, 2023, at 9:07 PM, Greg Blake via Fot <fot@autox.team.net> wrote=
:
> =EF=BB=BFGot a reground cam in the mail over the weekend. At the risk of s=
parking another oil debate, I=E2=80=99ve attached their oil warning and reco=
mmendations.=20
>=20
> Interesting in what oils are not listed, specifically VR1 20-50 racing oil=
which I=E2=80=99ve been using with great results for over 14 years in multi=
ple cars/engines.=20
>=20
> Any thoughts on this?
> <image0.jpeg>
>=20
>=20
> Greg
> Sent from my iPhone_______________________________________________
> fot@autox.team.net
>=20
> http://www.fot-racing.com
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"><span style=3D"font-size: 20px;">I thought it might be easier for some peo=
ple to read here in text, rather than from the photo=E2=80=A6</span></div><d=
iv dir=3D"ltr"><span style=3D"font-size: 20px;"><br></span></div><div dir=3D=
"ltr"><span style=3D"font-size: 20px;">=E2=80=94Justin </span></div><di=
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ltr"><p style=3D"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal;=
font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-siz=
e-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-va=
riant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asi=
an: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; fo=
nt-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span style=3D"fo=
nt-size: 20px;">2.023 Updated Motor Oil Warning!!</span></p>
<p style=3D"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font=
-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adj=
ust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant=
-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: n=
ormal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-op=
tical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze: 20px;">Important message regarding critical "break-in" and "running" pro=
tection for all high performance flat-tappet hydraulic and solid lifter cams=
hafts.</span></p>
<p style=3D"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font=
-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adj=
ust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant=
-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: n=
ormal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-op=
tical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze: 20px;">Not all motor oils are created equal! Unfortunately, when install=
ing a high-performance camshaft, most oils will not afford your new cam suff=
icient protection during and after the initial 'break-in' period (the mating=
-in of the virgin metal surfaces between cam-lobes and lifters). This is bec=
ause government regulators have mandated (as of January '04) a phased reduct=
ion and the eventual elimination of the critical anti-wear additive package (=
zinc/phosphorus) from all "SM" rated (street legal) motor oils to protect ca=
talytic converters.</span></p>
<p style=3D"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font=
-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adj=
ust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant=
-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: n=
ormal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-op=
tical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze: 20px;">Currently, ISKY recommends the use of only the following motor oi=
ls for maximum cam lobe and lifter protection during and after the 'break-in=
' period because they are among the orly conventional (mineral base non-synt=
hetic) oils available with generous levels of the critical anti-wear zinc/ph=
osphorous additive package (at Least 1550-1600 pm for racing and up to, or e=
xceeding 2000 ppm for break-in). Listed alphabetically, they are;</span></p>=
<ul style=3D"list-style-type: circle">
<li style=3D"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; fon=
t-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-ad=
just: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-varian=
t-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: n=
ormal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-op=
tical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze: 20px;">=EF=BB=BF=EF=BB=BFCen-Pe-Co (Central Petroleum Co.) 30 wt. Break-=
in Oil and Super Racing Oil (100% Paraffinic Base)</span></li>
<li style=3D"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; fon=
t-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-ad=
just: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-varian=
t-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: n=
ormal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-op=
tical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze: 20px;">=EF=BB=BFBriven BR-30 Breaki Oil and their GP-1 SemI-Swathetick R=
acing O!!</span></li>
<li style=3D"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; fon=
t-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-ad=
just: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-varian=
t-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: n=
ormal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-op=
tical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze: 20px;">=EF=BB=BF=EF=BB=BFMr. Race Oil SAE 30 Break-in Oil and their Drag=
Race / Oval Track Synthetic Blends*</span></li>
</ul>
<p style=3D"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font=
-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adj=
ust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant=
-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: n=
ormal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-op=
tical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze: 20px;">*(semi-synthetic and synthetic blends average about 80% conventio=
nal, 20% synthetic)</span></p>
<p style=3D"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font=
-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adj=
ust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant=
-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: n=
ormal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-op=
tical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze: 20px;">We feel that the above listed motor oils are the finest available=
today, actually exceeding the protection levels of the former racing standa=
rd (yet no longer available) original Kendall GT-1. NOTE: WE STRONGLY RECOMM=
END THE USE OF THESE 'BREAK-IN' SPECIFIC OILS for higher levels of anti-wear=
protection upon initial start-up and for the first 30 minutes of operation!=
If you do not use one of the above oils, the next best approach is to suppl=
ement other common mineral based oils with a zinc/phosphorous additive, of w=
hich only the following two are approved by ISKY: Either CAM SHIELD by Mr. R=
ace Oil or ZDDPLUS. HOWEVER;</span></p>
<p style=3D"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font=
-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adj=
ust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant=
-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: n=
ormal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-op=
tical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze: 20px;">RATHER THAN SUPPLEMENTING, YOU ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO EMPLOY TH=
E</span></p>
<p style=3D"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font=
-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adj=
ust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant=
-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: n=
ormal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-op=
tical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze: 20px;">*MORE SHEAR STABLE, ENHANCED POLYMERS IN ONE OF THE ABOVE LISTED B=
REAK-IN' OILS INSTEAD (ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR ENGINES WITH HIGHER LIFT, MO=
RE AGRESSIVE CAMSHAFTS, HIGHER ROCKER RATIOS, AND HEAVIER VALVE SPRING LOADI=
NG)!</span></p>
<p style=3D"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font=
-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adj=
ust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant=
-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: n=
ormal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-op=
tical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze: 20px;">* * Special Note Regarding Synthetic Oils *</span></p>
<p style=3D"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font=
-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adj=
ust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant=
-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: n=
ormal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-op=
tical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze: 20px;">ISKY does not recommend the use of fully synthetic oils with any f=
lat-tappet camshaft, especially during break-in'. If you must use fully synt=
hetic oil after break-in, there are several racing synthetics with excellent=
wincinhosphorous additive nookages that we are comfortable recommending suc=
h as Amocil (Rod) Raging. Oil, Cen-Pe-Co, Mr. Race Oil and Schaeffer Oil. Av=
oid those with very low viscosity index numbers (Ow-15, 5w-20 etc.) because o=
f their lower film strength. However, realistically, for the sake of all fla=
t tappet hydraulic or mechanical lifter camshafts, you'11 want to consider t=
hat no highly refined synthetic oil (with considerably higher surface tensio=
n) will wet down cam lobe surfaces as well as, a couventional mineral based o=
il to both lubricate and carry away heat! These two qualities are of fundame=
ntal importance for any good motor oil and particularly so for any High-Perf=
ormance flat tappet camshaft installation!</span></p>
<p style=3D"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font=
-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adj=
ust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant=
-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: n=
ormal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-op=
tical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze: 20px;">Lastly, even when you employ the correct oil, remember that camsh=
afts receive no direct-pressurized lubrication to their cam lobes and theref=
ore depend on the foggy mist or "splash" off the connecting rods for surviva=
l. Therefore, when getting ready to start the motor up, remember to immediat=
ely rev to 2000/2500 RPM and keep it there for the first 15-20 minutes of op=
eration. Also; be sure the ignition is timed properly and fuel is in the car=
buretor bowl to avoid excessive cranking on the starter and pre-disposing yo=
ur cam's installation to a high riok of premature wear. Reducing valve sprin=
g loading (removing the inner springs is one method) and lower rocker arm ra=
tios are encouraged during the camshaft's critical break-in process.</span><=
/p>
<p style=3D"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font=
-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adj=
ust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant=
-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: n=
ormal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-op=
tical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze: 20px;">RACING CAMS</span></p>
<p style=3D"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font=
-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adj=
ust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant=
-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: n=
ormal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-op=
tical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze: 20px;">ED ISKENDERIAN RACING. CAMS</span></p>
<p style=3D"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font=
-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adj=
ust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant=
-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: n=
ormal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-op=
tical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze: 20px;">16020 S. BROADWAY BOX 30 =E2=80=A2 GARDENA, CALIFORNIA 90247-9990=
;</span></p>
<p style=3D"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font=
-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adj=
ust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant=
-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: n=
ormal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-op=
tical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze: 20px;">(310) 217-9232 Fax (310) 515-5730 www.iskycams.com</span></p><p s=
tyle=3D"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-str=
etch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; f=
ont-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; f=
ont-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-ea=
st-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: norm=
al; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><br></p><bl=
ockquote type=3D"cite">On Dec 19, 2023, at 9:07 PM, Greg Blake via Fot <f=
ot@autox.team.net> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type=3D"c=
ite"><div dir=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BF<span>Got a reground cam in the mail over the=
weekend. At the risk of sparking another oil debate, I=E2=80=99ve attached t=
heir oil warning and recommendations. </span><br><span></span><br><span>Inte=
resting in what oils are not listed, specifically VR1 20-50 racing oil which=
I=E2=80=99ve been using with great results for over 14 years in multiple ca=
rs/engines. </span><br><span></span><br><span>Any thoughts on this?<div><=
image0.jpeg></div><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>Greg</span><br>=
<span>Sent from my iPhone<span>_____________________________________________=
__</span><br><span>fot@autox.team.net</span><br><span></span><br><span>http:=
//www.fot-racing.com</span><br><span></span><br><span>Donate: http://www.tea=
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