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Topic: Solid roller break in?
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goldenbob
Journeyman Posts: 86
From: medford, or., United States
Registered: Jun 2002
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posted 05-22-2004 02:11 PM
  
Got a great deal on a sollid roller cam for the early 302. Unfortunately no documentation except lift and duration. I've heard sollid rollers don't need the typical 30 min break in at 2500 rpm's. Any suggestions? Almost ready to fire it up!!! Also, went with new rings and bearings while I had it apart.Thanks, Robert
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Tbird
Gearhead Posts: 298
From: USA
Registered: May 2003
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posted 05-22-2004 02:30 PM
No break-in required....ready to burn rubber once the engine is fired and car is driveable.......
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 05-22-2004 02:44 PM
Yep,No breakin required! Enjoy  SteveW
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torino420
Gearhead Posts: 115
From: Tracy, California
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 05-22-2004 03:37 PM
They say to soak the lifters in oil overnight before you install them. Not sure if it matters with solid or hydraulic but I did it on my solids.------------------
69 Torino GT Hardtop
420" Windsor
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bluestreek
Gearhead Posts: 1724
From: Athens,GA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 05-22-2004 05:53 PM
No break-in, just prelube and fire it up. Hope you selected some quality valvetrain parts.  After a good sound check and a warm up it's a good idea to recheck springs, rocker geometry, slot clearances, and valve adjustments. ------------------
1966 Mustang Coupe: Custom glass hood and BIG scoop sits atop a 289 stroked to 331 c.i., Steel crank, rods and girdle, TFS alum. heads, Stealth 8020 intake, Xtreme 268 Solid Roller, Holley 750 HP, long tubes, 4speed, 9" 3.50 posi.
11.86 @ 116 mph (7.62 @ 93 mph)daily driver!
DanH
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goldenbob
Journeyman Posts: 86
From: medford, or., United States
Registered: Jun 2002
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posted 05-23-2004 02:28 AM
Valvetrain has all been upgraded to match the solid roller cam (new springs, pushrods, even new screw in studs, keepers and retainers)...Thanks, I knew you guys would have the answers on break-in...
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