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Topic: Installing cam: should I solvent wash
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Red65
Journeyman Posts: 87
From: Northglenn, CO, USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 12-22-2002 05:56 PM
   
the new roller lifters, then soak them in oil before installing with assembly lube. Or can I just soak them in oil without the solvent wash? The instructions (CompCams) say to wash the lifters first, but I haven't heard anyone doing that.If I do need to wash them, can I just let them soak in carb cleaner, blow them dry, then oil bath?
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-22-2002 06:53 PM
Yes, wash them NEW solvent or carb cleaner, blow dry them lightly, then soak them in a container of oil for a couple of hours.
This is the way I have been doing it for almost 30 years since I got my first roller cam in 1973.
Never had a wear out failure yet with almost every American brand offered.------------------
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Red65
Journeyman Posts: 87
From: Northglenn, CO, USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 12-22-2002 10:53 PM
Thanks!!!BTW, I know you like the 270S, and to some extent, 270H. What's your take on a 284HR? I'm planning to rev-limit at 6000 rpm on a stock bottom end. A computer simulation suggests that this combo may peak near 6500 though. Think a stock bottom can handle those rev's? 289 bored .030 over.
Calculated 9.2:1 compression ratio
Edelbrock Performer RPM (not Air Gap)
Edelbrock al heads (1.90 intake)
Comp Cam 284HR retro-roller cam & lifter
Comp Cam roller rockers
Holley Street Avenger (670 CFM) or
Autolite 4100 (needs to be rebuilt)
Tri-Y headers
Toploader 4-speed
8" Equalok (don't remember the ratio)
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19964
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-23-2002 01:09 AM
Stock bottom end will handle 6500 fine. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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soaring
Gearhead Posts: 116
From: New Mexico
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 12-23-2002 05:52 AM
It depends on how it was packaged, but most likely a femaldahyde (sp) waxy substance was put on them for shipping and long range storage. That crap needs to come off first before you soak it in oil for several hours. So use carb cleaner, etc. to get them super clean.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 34763
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-23-2002 08:07 AM
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Originally posted by soaring:
It depends on how it was packaged, but most likely a femaldahyde (sp) waxy substance
You mean cosmoline. Formaldehyde is embalming fluid. ------------------
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 34763
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-23-2002 08:10 AM
With engine parts, always assume they are filthy even if they just came out of the box. Engine assembly should be as clean as surgery. ------------------
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69stanger
Journeyman Posts: 65
From: Northridge, CA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 12-23-2002 03:28 PM
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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Yes, wash them NEW solvent or carb cleaner, blow dry them lightly, then soak them in a container of oil for a couple of hours.
This is the way I have been doing it for almost 30 years since I got my first roller cam in 1973.
Never had a wear out failure yet with almost every American brand offered.
is this process also used for hydralic lifters?
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19964
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-23-2002 06:02 PM
I do it with ALL new lifters.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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soaring
Gearhead Posts: 116
From: New Mexico
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 12-23-2002 06:43 PM
Man, I am really redfaced. Of course it's Cosmoline and not femaldahyde. I must have had one of those senior moments.
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