Camshaft install tips and tricks
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*[http://www.compperformancegroupstores.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CC&Product_Code=159&Category_Code= Comp Cams Engine Break-In Oil Additive] | *[http://www.compperformancegroupstores.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CC&Product_Code=159&Category_Code= Comp Cams Engine Break-In Oil Additive] | ||
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/assembley-lube-good-anything-174183.html#post1239633 Hotrodders forum thread on cam and assembly lubricants] | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/assembley-lube-good-anything-174183.html#post1239633 Hotrodders forum thread on cam and assembly lubricants] | ||
+ | *[http://www.enginebuildermag.com/Article/106244/breakinin_is_hard_to_do.aspx How break-in oils are different than the rest and why you need them] Engine Builders Magazine | ||
==Adjusting the cam timing or "phasing"== | ==Adjusting the cam timing or "phasing"== | ||
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*Increases piston to intake valve clearance | *Increases piston to intake valve clearance | ||
*Decreases piston to exhaust valve clearance | *Decreases piston to exhaust valve clearance | ||
+ | ;Also see [http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/How_to_choose_a_camshaft#Phasing_the_camshaft Phasing the camshaft] | ||
==Effects of changing lobe separation angle== | ==Effects of changing lobe separation angle== | ||
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==Resources== | ==Resources== | ||
*[http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/ccrp_1108_camshaft_break_in_guide/viewall.html Camshaft Break-In Guide - How To Break In That Flat-Tappet Cam] Car Craft, August, 2011 | *[http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/ccrp_1108_camshaft_break_in_guide/viewall.html Camshaft Break-In Guide - How To Break In That Flat-Tappet Cam] Car Craft, August, 2011 | ||
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*[http://www.sirgalahad.org/tyler/misc/camdesign.txt Cam design] | *[http://www.sirgalahad.org/tyler/misc/camdesign.txt Cam design] | ||
;Crankshaft Coalition Wiki articles | ;Crankshaft Coalition Wiki articles | ||
+ | *[[How to choose a camshaft]] | ||
+ | *[[Cam and compression ratio compatibility]] | ||
+ | *[[Lifters]] | ||
*[[Adjusting hydraulic lifters]] | *[[Adjusting hydraulic lifters]] | ||
+ | *[[Adjusting solid lifters]] | ||
*[[How to prep and start a rebuilt engine]] | *[[How to prep and start a rebuilt engine]] | ||
*[[Valve train points to check]] | *[[Valve train points to check]] | ||
+ | *[[Valve train geometry]] | ||
+ | *[[Pushrod length checking tool, homemade]] | ||
+ | *[[Valve spring tech]] | ||
*[http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Category:Adjust_valves Adjust valves] | *[http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Category:Adjust_valves Adjust valves] | ||
+ | *[[Camshaft tech by Dimitri Elgin]] | ||
;Hotrodders forum threads | ;Hotrodders forum threads |