Cam break in?
#1
Cam break in?
Is there a recomended break-in procedure for new cam and bearings? I did not see anything inlcuded with the cams.
I remember when I rebuilt my 351C engine the new cam came with a break-in procedure, but not with the Andrews cams....well unless I threw it out.
Would like to break-in if required before bringing it to a tuner.
I remember when I rebuilt my 351C engine the new cam came with a break-in procedure, but not with the Andrews cams....well unless I threw it out.
Would like to break-in if required before bringing it to a tuner.
#2
Is there a recomended break-in procedure for new cam and bearings? I did not see anything inlcuded with the cams.
I remember when I rebuilt my 351C engine the new cam came with a break-in procedure, but not with the Andrews cams....well unless I threw it out.
Would like to break-in if required before bringing it to a tuner.
I remember when I rebuilt my 351C engine the new cam came with a break-in procedure, but not with the Andrews cams....well unless I threw it out.
Would like to break-in if required before bringing it to a tuner.
#3
If your 351C had flat tappets you had to go through a special break in. And as you know that was because the cam and lifters had to mate up.
Roll the engine with the rear tire around a few times to make sure things go around OK.
HD use roller bearings with the cams and roller lifters and just need good old 20-50 oil. There is no breakin at the cam plate bearings, we all hope.
After a few miles I would change the oil or at least the filter before getting on it.
Roll the engine with the rear tire around a few times to make sure things go around OK.
HD use roller bearings with the cams and roller lifters and just need good old 20-50 oil. There is no breakin at the cam plate bearings, we all hope.
After a few miles I would change the oil or at least the filter before getting on it.
Last edited by Old Gunny; 03-25-2011 at 10:17 AM.
#4
The Gunny said it well.
One thing I will make mention of is that with automotive flat-tappet applications, you do want an oil with a high zinc content.
cen-pe-co is one that do that, and more.
Scott
One thing I will make mention of is that with automotive flat-tappet applications, you do want an oil with a high zinc content.
cen-pe-co is one that do that, and more.
Scott
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPEED & SERVICE CENTER
5225 SOUTH MAIN ST., MUNNSVILLE, N.Y. 13409
Sales/Support 315-495-6650
www.hillsidecycle.com
Walk-in Retail Showroom
Complete H-D Machine Shop
Case & cylinder boring
Complete Cylinder Head Shop
High-Performance Engine Kits
Crank Rebuilding
Direct Link & PowerVision Tuning
Goodson HD Tooling Manufacturer
Maxton Mile World Record
4500 sq ft. facility
OVER 35 YEARS OF H-D ENGINE BUILDING.
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