Have always done that Bryan and then some, and never had any problem. The
word is 'the followers aren't up to spec' anyway. A local cam shop of high
repute offers a lifter hardness test. Will let you know the results.
Chris H.
> Chris, I'm sure this is just review, but...
>
> Use assemble lube from a cam manufacturer.
> Prime the oil system right before the first start with a heavy duty 1/2
> inch drill
> and let it run long enough to purge all of the air and then some.
> Use a can of GM brake in oil (it's got lots of ZDDP).
> Keep the motor above 2000 RPM for the first 20 minutes
> Use the GM stuff in the first oil change.
>
> I would buy the lifters from a cam manufacturer. They sell lifters with
> their cams
> and they have to be good quality or their cam looks like sh**.
>
> Enjoy the summer Chris,
> Bryan
> Chris Harris
>> It seems because new vehicles don't use them, the good old hydraulic flat
>> tappet we've all used by the scillion since the fifties are now a rare
>> item especially if you want a quality set. Third world manufacture with
>> it's marginal quality control especially in radius and hardness is
>> devouring new cams like an old 'packman'. Going to fire the rod motor
>> soon so where is most reliable source of these followers.
>>
>> Chris H.................NZ
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