Camshaft install tips and tricks
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'''3. Failure to properly massage an extreme pressure lubricant such as molybdenum disulphide into the pores of the metal on all lobes and lifter faces.''' | '''3. Failure to properly massage an extreme pressure lubricant such as molybdenum disulphide into the pores of the metal on all lobes and lifter faces.''' | ||
| − | Molybdenum disulphide will actually bond with the metal and give maximum protection to the lifter crown/lobe. Use the 'moly' lube on the distributor gear, cam lobes and the lifter foot that contacts the lobe only- '''not''' the bearing journals, and '''not''' the sides of the lifters. Engine oil | + | Molybdenum disulphide will actually bond with the metal and give maximum protection to the lifter crown/lobe. Use the 'moly' lube on the distributor gear, cam lobes and the lifter foot that contacts the lobe only- '''not''' the bearing journals, and '''not''' the sides of the lifters. Engine oil can be used on the lifter bores and lifter sides, and the pushrod cups of the lifters. |
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*[http://www.zddpforum.com/forum/ ZDDP forum] | *[http://www.zddpforum.com/forum/ ZDDP forum] | ||
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| + | It is a very good idea to change the oil and filter after the initial cam break in period. Use another dose of ZDDP. This oil and filter can remain for the next 500 miles. After that, change the oil and filter again. Add ZDDP unless the motor oil that's being used contains sufficient quantities for a flat tappet engine. | ||
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| + | Resume a normal maintenance routine after the first 500 miles. | ||
===Installation=== | ===Installation=== | ||
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