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Jun 24, 2020 | 05:05 AM

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No fancy anodized cam plate, or pump needed whatsoever.
Doing the 2nd Andrews 21 set-up this week, today.
One chain drive, the other a gear-drive on a Magnetti-Marrelli Police model.
Our clients love how they run, once tuned.
Scott

Jun 24, 2020 | 09:25 AM

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yobtaf103

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Great advise on here, set of new quality lifters to go with new cam, personally i done gear drive /fit & forget, but need to check crank run out 1st for that option

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Jun 27, 2020 | 12:20 PM

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Steve Cole

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Originally Posted by miafcowboy

Is this a filter that gets changed, or is it more of a screen I need to clean. What is or are some key things I need to check tolerances on to verify its just the tensioners.

It's a metal screen filter that you remove and clean. The thing you have to see is if it clogged that material came from somewhere! You need to track it down first so whatever caused it gets fixed. On the early engines (pre 2007) it's typically the inner of outer cam chain tensioner. If those have gone bad we recommend you upgrade to the later hydraulic setup. While it cost a little more it gets rid of the known problem ones, for good ones, piece of mind in a good solid upgrade is worth it to most. You can find a list of the HD parts at http://www.mastertune.net/products_camshafts.html down at the bottom of the page.

Jun 28, 2020 | 04:33 PM

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Madison Bill

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509 cams and "fancy anodized cam plate"

Jul 8, 2020 | 06:15 AM

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We have the pretty blue ones, and the plain billet aluminum ones on the shelf, and in stock, for those that want 'em.
Make no mistake, OEM pumps and plates are absolutely fine.
Scott