Camshaft install tips and tricks

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 ===Installation and Pre-lube===
+The lifters can be dipped into a container of oil but unless the manufacturer's instructions tell you otherwise, there's no need to pump hydraulic lifters up before installing them. There are some exceptions to this. For instance Rhodes lifters DO recommend their "[I]original[/I]" lifters be pumped up prior to installing, then for them to be adjusted to 3/4 of a turn, or so the lifter cup is about 1/16" below the retainer.
 '''3.  Actual installation of the camshaft into the block.'''
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 *[http://www.zddplus.com/ZDDPlus%20MSDS.pdf ZDDPlus MSDS]
 *[http://www.zddpforum.com/forum/ ZDDP forum]
 ====Valve springs====
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 .080" on the intake and 0.100" on the exhaust is considered by many to be the minimum clearance acceptable. You will probably find the closest near-miss at the exhaust valve on overlap, when the piston is chasing the exhaust valve back onto its seat.
+Note: More info on checking clearances at [[Valve train points to check]].
 ===Engine RPM for break in===
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 ==Crankshaft Coalition Wiki References==
+*[[Adjusting hydraulic lifters]]
 *[[Valve train points to check]]
 *[http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Category:Adjust_valves Adjust valves]

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