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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 11:29 AM
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Also want to be the "third reply" so I am sure you appreciate what Gerry has put very well. There are a lot of "you can't do this" out there fostered by people who can't follow directions (me a few times) or by people who want to sell you 'sumpin...
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by gerry72
It seems you are reading only every third post.
I did read your earlier post.

Originally Posted by gerry72
Using hydraulics on a solid cam can be done but it's not a good idea from a performance perspective. Solid cams have very slow lash ramps, which puts a hit on your over .050 duration.
But I didn't know what you meant. I don't know a lot about cams. So thank you for your second more detailed explanation. I appreciate it.
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