Re: [tech] Q's on installation of used cam

[Cheapass Ron <rapieper@yahoo.com>]

Looks like we have conflicting data
http://www.cranecams.com/instructions/valvetrain/camfail.htm

The "vary the rpm" rule is one that I've heard/read/followed for the
last 25 years...but if I've never had one fail, and you've never had
one fail, and we've done it differently, how important is it??

Ron
--- thescirocco@juno.com wrote:
> On Thu, 6 Sep 2001 05:49:37 -0700 (PDT) Cheapass Ron
> <rapieper@yahoo.com>
> writes:
> 
> > I certainly will use assembly lube and follow the tried-and-true
> cam
> > break-in rules (vary the RPM, stay above 2000 for 1/2 hour, etc.).
>  
> Huh... That's a new one... <g>
> 
> Try 20 min @ a constant 2000 RPM...
> 
> http://members.aol.com/pumaracing/cam1.htm
> 
> ...And don't forget to change your oil and filter afterwards, since
> the
> engine assembly stuff will clog up your oil filter. 
> 
> HTH!!!
> 
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