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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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Stupid Hydraulic Roller Question
Do I need to use assembly lube when installing a hydraulic roller cam? My instructions cover hydraulic flat tappet and hydraulic roller setups, so I am confused.
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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Some people argue that motor oil is plenty on a HR. I used assembly lube on mine though.
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by RamAir95TA
Some people argue that motor oil is plenty on a HR. I used assembly lube on mine though.
Same here.
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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couldn't hurt, right?
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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My instructions also say to pull the inner valve spring (when running dual springs) when breaking in a cam. Never heard of this one either?
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 95chwagon
My instructions also say to pull the inner valve spring (when running dual springs) when breaking in a cam. Never heard of this one either?
That doesn't make much sense to me.
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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I've heard to not use the thick assembly lube on the camshaft lobes, it will clog up the roller lifters? I used a 10w60 motor oil on the lobes.
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 95chwagon
My instructions also say to pull the inner valve spring (when running dual springs) when breaking in a cam. Never heard of this one either?
This breakin method is used on flat tappet camshaft with high pressure valve springs.
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