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Topic: Cam break in
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18703
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 02-13-2003 05:31 PM
   
Tell if this is right,
Let the car run at 2000-2500 rpm for about 20min.Then change the oil and your ready to go.
I'm not to this stage yet,but just making sure I understand.Can I just use water only while I break in the cam.I'm replacing the water pump too.And if it leaks I dont want to dump the coolant.I dont mind changing the water to coolant after cam break in. ------------------
SCOOP
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 43151
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-13-2003 05:38 PM
Yes, that's how you do it. Water is fine. In fact, I like to keep the radiator cap off and a hose handy so I don't run low on water. You usually need to add water when the thermostat opens usually about 5 minutes after it starts up. ------------------
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
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posted 02-13-2003 05:42 PM
Thanks Steve,hey if your not busy next week come over and give me a hand.I could always use a supervisor around the garage.  ------------------
SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 1896
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 02-13-2003 11:25 PM
Isn't the cam you're getting a used cam? If it is, you shouldn't have to break it in again.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 43151
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-14-2003 08:18 AM
He's using new lifters, I believe.------------------
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Just Strokin
Gearhead Posts: 754
From: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 02-14-2003 10:07 AM
Ron,I'd use either some antifreeze or rust inhibitor during the break in period.....it doesn't take long for the inside of the block to rust with straight water...but, you may have enough anitfreeze left in the block even after removing the timing cover.... just my 2 cents.... ------------------
Larry No fast Fords at this time but one fine cruising 96 F350 CC DRW Power Strokin diesel.
And one rusty 64 Fairlane nick-named the Rust Bucket....And sometimes called the Money Pit... The sounds of a brain dropping into gear.....
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 1896
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 02-14-2003 10:12 AM
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Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
He's using new lifters, I believe.
I didn't realize that mattered. Of course I've never installed a used cam either. Why would he need to break in the lifters if the cam is already broken in? I thought the breakin process was primarily for the cam lobes.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 43151
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-14-2003 11:18 AM
The new lifters still have to burnish into the cam lobes. There is companion wear on both the lifter foot and the cam lobe when it fires up just like on a new cam.------------------
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 1896
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 02-14-2003 11:58 AM
Thanks. That's go to find out about ahead of time.... 
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 6687
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 02-14-2003 12:23 PM
Am I getting a bad report? A man at a noted business says that I could change the B303 roller cam in my 5.0 HO to a E303 and use the same roller lifters as it is not critical. Was surprised to hear this. Any thoughts as I am considering the change.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18703
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 02-14-2003 12:41 PM
I will be getting a new cam and lifters both. ------------------
SCOOP
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 43151
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-14-2003 12:42 PM
He's right. Rollers are very forgiving. You don't even need to break rollers in, just start it and go.------------------
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 4377
From: Arizona
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 02-14-2003 03:47 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Fastymz:
I will be getting a new cam and lifters both.
A new cam??? COOL! I thought you were picking up a used 'stick. What grind did you decide on? ------------------
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18703
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 02-14-2003 04:17 PM
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Originally posted by V8 Thumper:
A [b]new cam??? COOL! I thought you were picking up a used 'stick. What grind did you decide on?[/B]
The summit racing cam and lifter kit.
It's the same cam as the Ebrock performer cam.
Duration @ .050 204-214
lift .448-472
And at $83 it's a great price.
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SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs
2.26 60'S
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 4377
From: Arizona
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 02-14-2003 04:40 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Fastymz:
And at $83 it's a great price.
You got that right! Lifters alone can set you back more than that 
Does that kit have break-in lube included?
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18703
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 02-14-2003 05:38 PM
quote:
Originally posted by V8 Thumper:
You got that right! Lifters alone can set you back more than that Does that kit have break-in lube included?
Yes,lube and all.
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SCOOP
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