Roller cam
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Like most discussions about oil, there will never be a consensus. So I would suggest simplistically:
For those that have roller cams installed solo or part of a build, let her rip to 6,500 RPM on the first start and run any oil you please.
For those amongst us that are more prudent, with a roller cam solo installation or part of a build, follow the proper break in procedure using a breakin oil, change the oil/filter after the breakin, use some caution for the first 500 miles, change the oil again and let it rip
Pretty simple for both groups/camps.
For those that have roller cams installed solo or part of a build, let her rip to 6,500 RPM on the first start and run any oil you please.
For those amongst us that are more prudent, with a roller cam solo installation or part of a build, follow the proper break in procedure using a breakin oil, change the oil/filter after the breakin, use some caution for the first 500 miles, change the oil again and let it rip
Pretty simple for both groups/camps.
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Oil
Dunno, Mr. Iwasmenowhesgone. I recall being specifically advised when I bought my F250 with the 6.7L diesel to not do the first oil change early. That the first load of oil had a break-in additive and to keep it in for at least 5,000 miles.
This may be one of those things were it is unsaid what is in the oil from the factory, but the assumption is that you don't run home, dump the oil, and put your own oil in, being as that would be a somewhat unreasonable thing to do.
There's no warning in the manual about not driving your car with your eyes closed. But that would also be a somewhat unreasonable thing to do.
There are some things associated with owning/driving the cars that simply aren't written in the manual.
This may be one of those things were it is unsaid what is in the oil from the factory, but the assumption is that you don't run home, dump the oil, and put your own oil in, being as that would be a somewhat unreasonable thing to do.
There's no warning in the manual about not driving your car with your eyes closed. But that would also be a somewhat unreasonable thing to do.
There are some things associated with owning/driving the cars that simply aren't written in the manual.
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I don't know what Gary is using, but I have not been doing cam buttons for many years
I just use crane billet timing sets. The chain is so tight that it doesn't allow cam end play. Roller lifters don't impart thrust on the cam
I just use crane billet timing sets. The chain is so tight that it doesn't allow cam end play. Roller lifters don't impart thrust on the cam
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