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Re: [TR] Update 2 Changing oil to full synthetic

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Subject: Re: [TR] Update 2 Changing oil to full synthetic
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2007 11:42:32 -0700
> There is probably a problem 
> with the new oil
> formulations being used to break-in a new flat tappet 
> camshaft.

Well said, Greg.  One other observation, which I've commented on before ...
the problems with new Triumph camshafts and lifters started long _before_
the ZDDP in some motor oils was reduced.

Randall
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